March 2026 - Paying Attention

Resources for a Month of Reflection

from Soul Matters

This month’s theme packet, Paying Attention, invites readers to explore attention as a spiritual, relational, and transformative practice. Moving beyond the idea of attention as simple awareness, the packet frames it as an act of devotion—one that deepens gratitude, awakens love, and calls us into moral responsibility. To truly pay attention is not only to notice beauty, but also to confront pain, injustice, distraction, and the ways our focus shapes who we become. At its heart, the theme reminds us that what we give our attention to ultimately forms our character, our commitments, and our capacity to love.

The packet includes a rich array of spiritual practices, reflection questions, discussion guides, and curated resources designed to help individuals and groups cultivate deeper presence in everyday life. Activities invite participants to shift from a judging mind to a receptive one, experiment with intentional noticing through poetry, photography, walking with others’ perspectives, and disciplined listening, and examine how distraction competes with devotion in modern life. A thoughtful collection of readings, music, films, and conversation prompts supports deeper engagement, making this packet well suited for personal reflection, small groups, and communal gatherings throughout the month.

Download the pdf for this month’s complete packet using the link in our newsletter, The Flame.