Some of you are familiar with “Soul Matters”, a Unitarian Universalist Association resource for small group ministry. San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship uses Soul Matters material in its Religious Education program and some of the congregation’s Connection groups use it, as well. I have to admit that I was unfamiliar with Soul Matters; I am now on that learning curve. There are monthly themes associated with the Soul Matters program. November’s theme is attention. To me, the word attention means two things: being in touch with my inner Buddhist and trying to pay attention in my everyday life. Today, I hope to draw your attention to the necessity of paying attention despite all the distractions life throws at us.