Category: Attentivism

One of the most demanding tasks is to 1) gather relevant pieces of information in the current moment, 2) create a plan that will likely have a positive and desired effect, and then 3) acting on it with coherence, congruence and consistency.

On basic level, this is practically how we as humans function, but the keys to the metaphorical city gates are in the adjectives and systems getting more complex with time.

• What is relevant knowledge to gather in the now?
• What is the effect that is desired?
• How do I act with coherence, congruence and consistence?

A good place to start is to review the tools used, particularly language, since how we use it can limit or open up our view of the situation, our goals and behavior.

To attend: To be present at; to pay attention to; to look after

Attentivism is the ethics of the present moment. At the core of attentivism is situational and systemic awareness. Attentivism is seeking positive paths through attention to meaningful aspects of the present moment and social systems the person currently attends.

In a sense, attentivism is theoretical form of the practical wisdom that is accumulated while partaking in social systems, answering the question “What should be done?”.

Why this concept? Every concept is formed to help pay more attention to different aspects of reality, and share and discuss that information. With attentivism we pay attention to the attention process itself that runs in the mind, and look into its ethics.

• What is important now in this situation? What is right and valuable?
• How can we improve our process of attending, personally or through improving shared regular processes?
• How present am I in this situation? What can I do to improve my presence and thus do the right thing effectively and with greater impact?