Paying Attention

03/14/25 • 11 min

This week’s podcast explores the timeless question posed by the apostle Paul: “Why do I do what I don’t want to do?” James reflects on how much of our missteps stem from living on autopilot—moving through life without full awareness of our actions, words, and choices. He shares insights on the power of presence, the importance of paying attention, and the freedom that comes with slowing down to notice what’s truly happening within us and around us. Using everyday examples, including the experience of driving without remembering the journey, he highlights how being fully engaged in the present moment can help us make better choices and avoid harm, both to ourselves and others. Ultimately, James invites listeners to cultivate attentiveness, recognizing that paying attention grants us the ability to act with intention rather than reaction. As always, he reminds us that, no matter what, we are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved.

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Setting Intention

In this episode of Infinitely Precious, James Henry explores the practice of setting daily intentions, particularly during the Lenten season—a time of reflection and preparation. He shares his own recent experience of intentionally reducing screen time, emphasizing how small, mindful choices can bring clarity and presence to daily life. James reassures listeners that intentions are not about self-judgment or measuring success but rather about opening awareness to what truly matters in a given day. He encourages trying this practice, adjusting as needed, and remembering that it is never too late to begin. Above all, he reminds each listener of their inherent worth: You are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved for the gift you already are.

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Listen to Your Heart

In this episode of Infinitely Precious, host James Henry explores what it truly means to listen to your heart—not for fleeting desires, but for deeper, long-lasting callings that shape your purpose and legacy. Inspired by the classic song Listen to Your Heart, James reflects on how our hearts serve as a sacred guide, helping us discern the patterns and gifts we are meant to bring into the world.

He shares practical ways to attune ourselves to this inner wisdom, including:

• Slowing down to create space for deep reflection.

• Recognizing life’s recurring patterns that reveal our unique contributions.

• Noticing bodily cues that signal when we are truly aligned with our calling.

James also acknowledges the courage it takes to follow the heart’s voice, especially in a world that often resists authenticity. He invites listeners to reflect on past moments when they followed their hearts and challenges them to take one small step toward their deeper purpose.

With a closing reminder that you are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved for the gift you already are, James encourages us all to be true to our hearts and trust the journey ahead.

🔹 Reflection Questions:

• When was a time you followed your heart, and it led to something meaningful?

• What keeps nudging at your soul, asking for your attention?

• What small step can you take to honor that calling today?

Until next time, listen deeply and live fully.

Infinitely Precious - Paying Attention

Transcript

Intro00:00:00.160

Welcome to the Infinitely Precious podcast produced by Infinitely Precious LLC. Your host is James Henry. Remember, you are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved for the gift you already are.

James00:00:12.414

Hello, beloved. It's me, James, and I've been pondering a question this week a little bit. A question raised by the apostle Paul in a letter he wrote in the first century to the Romans. Why do I do that's