The Practice of Attention
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| Infos : | 256 pages |
Cultivating Presence in a Distracted World
It’s no secret that our attention is fractured. We look for distraction anytime we have a spare moment or feel bored or uncomfortable. We yearn to be fully immersed in the moment—whether for deep work or pleasure—but we have almost forgotten how. The Practice of Attention opens the door to reclaim our focus, so we can be more present with those we love, be more immersed in our work and play, and ultimately live more fully.
Beloved artist and teacher Cody Cook-Parrott invites us to join them in building practices that heighten our attention. Beginning with an exploration of what we’re avoiding when we distract ourselves, Cody offers an Attention Audit that helps us understand where we place our focus (and where we lose it) throughout the day and week. After getting a clear understanding of where we are, we can create a schedule and a life with more focus. Being present requires practice, and Cody encourages us to find the practices that resonate most with us, exploring movement, creativity, spiritual practice, being of service, and more. Themes of cultivating curiosity and devotion and letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing are woven throughout.
Shifting our attention has profound power on how we experience ourselves and those around us. Cody writes, “This is my wish: that you feel less pull toward your screen and more pull toward your life.”
A guide to reclaim your focus and live with presence through practices that embrace your creativity and inspire you to live with awe
TIMELY TOPIC: This book goes deeper than just suggesting a digital detox (though it shares digital detox suggestions, too!). It encourages readers to consider why they distract themselves, to look clearly at how they distract themselves, and to begin to shift their perspective.
PRACTICE-BASED: This book isn’t just about the research behind focus (though it is informed by that research). It invites readers to build personal practices through hobbies, movement, creativity, spirituality, or other means to begin to be more present in their lives.
INCLUSIVE STYLE: Cody’s writing addresses neurodivergence including ADHD, as well as how identity and structural inequality can impact our focus. Their writing resonates with readers as a Substack bestseller.
AUTHOR PERSPECTIVE: Cody shares their story of having their life and business built around social media—and also the profound challenges it brought them. When they talk about unhooking online, they speak from lived experience.
EARLY ENDORSEMENT: “Cody’s writing makes me laugh out loud at the same time that it brings me deeper into my own writing practice. Each chapter brings humor and depth as we tend to our shrinking attention spans and creative selves.” —Samantha Irby, New York Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life; Wow, No Thank You; and Quietly Hostile.
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