The Power of Attention 042 -- 1986 The essential self never loses interest and never becomes bored or tired. The problem of directing the attention of the essential self is examined from the point of view of transforming the environment and the objects within it from ordinary household items and familiar sights to entire universes, and finally to the Face of God. Mr. Gold speaks of the areas of endeavor we should concentrate on and the inevitable problems we will encounter while attempting to bring about this change of perception.