Sand and Soul
May 5, 2026

Honest Attention

The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.
Pema Chodron
Sunrise No. 023
Sunrise No. 023

Attention reveals itself in the stillness of a held breath, a pause between thoughts.

Question for today

What am I avoiding by not looking at myself honestly?

Practice

Notice the sensation of your feet on the ground for one minute.