| In our featured talk for November, Eckhart explains that one way to invite the transcendent dimension into our lives is by giving our attention to the "little things." Instead of waiting for something spectacular to happen, you can give attention to the objects that you handle, things that surround you, the "little seemingly insignificant things that are actually part of the aliveness of this world that you would normally not give attention to: a simple flower or a blade of grass." This practice is helpful because it centers our attention in the moment and opens us to our most essential nature, to "that which lies behind sensory perception—something unseen there that shines through the form, and that is one with that which shines through the form." This month, we invite you to practice giving your attention to the little things that you might ordinarily overlook as you go about your day. You can do this as part of a formal sitting meditation practice or more informally as you handle mundane tasks, such as picking up the groceries or preparing a meal. | 