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In this Field Note episode of the Canyon Pathways Podcast, I reflect on one of the most overlooked but essential parts of our lives and leadership: attention.

In a world saturated with distractions, the simple act of giving our full attention has become one of the most radical—and relational—things we can offer. Whether in leadership, parenting, marriage, or friendship, our attention is the currency that builds trust, heals wounds, and reminds others they are seen and loved.

But attention isn’t free. It costs us emotional energy, focus, and intentional presence. That’s why we “pay” attention—it’s an investment. And yet, it’s also a gift. In this episode, I explore how attention is deeply tied to sonship—how the Father attends to us with care and consistency, and how living like sons means receiving that love and learning to extend it to others.

This reflection is a reminder that leadership doesn’t begin with strategy. It begins with presence.

Key Takeaways

• Attention is limited, but essential. Where we place it reveals what—and who—we value.
• To be human is to crave attention. Especially the kind that says, “I see you, I care about you, you matter.”
• Attention requires energy. It is an act of love and sacrifice in a distracted age.
• God is the first one who pays attention. His love is expressed through His awareness of us.
• Living like sons means becoming present. When we receive the Father’s attention, we can offer that same presence to those we lead and love.
• Midlife leadership is a call to refocus. Not just on doing more, but on being more available, more aware, more intentional.
• Healing begins with being seen. And transformation begins when we see others through the eyes of love.

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