01 Jan Attention Different in the Modern World
Attention Different in a Modern World: Remembering the Old Ways of the Mind is a 3-hour circle for women whose nervous systems don’t fit neatly into the modern, linear world. Together we will explore “attention different” (having ADHD-type traits) not as a flaw, but as an old way of sensing — a hunter / tracker / village mind that evolved for forests, firesides, weaving circles, and communal life.
Drawing on nervous system science, evolutionary perspectives, and gentle earth-based practices, we’ll remember how our ancestors used wide, sensitive attention for important survival skills: tracking, listening, storytelling, weaving, tending children, and tending the land. We’ll then ask: What does it mean to carry this kind of mind now, in a world of screens, deadlines, and constant noise?
This is an experiential, discussion-based class rooted in empowerment rather than pathology. We’ll move between short teachings, journaling, sharing, and simple sensory practices outdoors on the land. Participants will leave with:
– a shame-free, Earth-honoring story of their attention
– concrete tools for tending an old-world nervous system in modern life
– a small, hand-made “attention talisman” as a reminder of their gifts and new rituals.
This class will also include a section on supporting someone in your life who is attention different, such as a partner, child, or employee.
Gini Lehrman will be sharing Attention Different in the Modern World.