The Attentive Life

About the Substack

A weekly invitation to pay attention to life with simple reflective practices.

Following Mary Oliver's advice: "Instructions for living a life: / Pay attention. / Be astonished. / Tell about it."

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Monthly public posts

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Weekly essay with simple reflective practices
  • Monthly guided meditations (audio)
  • Occasional Q&A

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $50 a year
  • $5 a month

About Kimberly Coyle

Writer, writing instructor, reader. Helping you live a more attentive and meaning filled life.

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