Pay Attention!

According to the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, attention is defined as the act or faculty of attending, especially directing the mind to an object. Some of the synonyms are awareness, consciousness, watchfulness, alertness, mindfulness, and heed. Attention can be given, taken, shared, selfish, stolen, good, and even bad. I give my attention to my spiritual self and well-being, physical appearance, religion, family, education, friends, work, and talents. Almost every one of those subjects in which I give attention to can also be shared and those that can be shared are sometimes stolen. Instances have occurred where I have made unwise choices to give my attention to a less important matter and that caused a different matter to have attention stolen from it. I will admit I like attention and that could be described as selfish. Unfortunately I smoke a lot and I know it is a negative thing to give my attention to. When a person gives attention to something or someone they are conscious of the choices that are made, even if they could be the wrong ones. People live and learn and then give their attention elsewhere. This is where responsibilities fall into place and people prioritize their schedules where attention is given to certain things for a specific amount of time. My schedule is very busy with being a full time student, having two part time jobs, Tahitian classes, practices, performances, keeping up good shape, starting my career as a vocal artist, creating a clothing line, spending time with my family, partying with my friends, and somehow manage to get some sleep. That’s just the beginning of my story and I’m taking myself to the top, so watch out and pay attention.