Welcome to contemplative.one
The photo is of my friend Harvest. She just recently turned one year old, and has just learned how to walk.
She is not yet capable of talking, and as far as I can tell, is not able to say anything resembling rightly ordered speech. She's most quiet, except when she's sad, of course. She does seem to understand some speech and words. She actually knows some sign language, and finds it easier to communicate that way.
But there is one thing that Harvest is exceptionally good at: she pays attention. She pays attention to everything and everyone in here environment, nothing escapes her notice. And there are times where she is very content to just observe the world around her, without feeling the need to participate.
And there-in lies the secret to life: you must pay attention to what's going on in you and around you. Do not ignore anything, but be aware of everything, as far as you are able to do. Anyone who wants to practice a life of philosophy must first lear to pay attention.
This blog is my means of paying attention. Hopefully, there will be something of use here for you as well.
- pseudo boethius