Mastering the Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman
Episode Overview
Incorporate small, manageable projects into your daily life. Noticing small details can significantly enrich your life. Creative practices can be seamlessly integrated into family routines. The process is often more important than the end result. Childhood experiences can influence adult passions and projects.
The process becomes more sacred than the results
In this episode of The Well-Tended Life, host Keri Wilt sits down with Mary Jo Hoffman to explore the art of noticing and how it can transform your daily life. Inspired by her great-great-grandmother's book, The Secret Garden, Keri invites Mary Jo to share her journey from a 'feral child' running wild in nature to a successful nature photographer and author.
Mary Jo's practice of photographing found nature items daily has turned into a mindfulness exercise that has deeply enriched her life. She discusses how simple, everyday projects can fit seamlessly into your life and reduce resistance, introducing the concept of 'chunkable' tasks that can be broken down into manageable bits. This episode is filled with heartwarming anecdotes, like Mary Jo's son bringing home a mole as part of the family project, and practical advice on integrating creativity into your routine.
If you're looking for inspiration to slow down and truly notice the beauty around you, this conversation offers plenty of wisdom and practical tips. Tune in to discover how you can cultivate your own well-tended life.