JURISIGHT®

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Attractive Nuisance



In tort law, the “Attractive Nuisance” doctrine find landowners liable to trespassing children if the landowners allow a hazardous condition to exist on their land to which a child is attracted and suffers harm.  One of the classic cases involves the poison pool, where children went swimming in what was an inviting pool of water that turned out to be toxic and killed them.


Jurisight recognizes that our mind continually wanders in distraction to places that are not in our best interest.  The “Landscape of the Mind” diagram illustrates some of the more common places our minds wander throughout the day.  These places can feel soothing, but like an attractive nuisance can lead to great suffering.


It can be helpful to know your mind and bring into awareness the places you tend to go that can cause suffering.  With this awareness, you are more likely to catch your mind as it begins to move off in these perilous directions and bring it back to the present moment.


Click here to see the “Landscape of Your Mind”  illustration.  Find the places your mind tends to wander and begin to pay attention to times that it strays. 

 







Testimonials

“Scott Rogers has the answer to finding harmony in the practice of law.  Introducing concepts of mindfulness in my legal career was my answer to feeling fulfilled, balanced and rewarded.  Scott has helped me integrate different techniques into my workday - a benefit that has been felt in my personal life as well.”

-- Lori Tashman, Esq.
      Government Attorney


“Scott’s original methods of waking us up to the present moment are easy to understand and a delight to experience.  The simplicity and power of his techniques make them all the more appealing to busy to busy lawyers.”

-- Melvin Rubin, Esq.
     Family Law Attorney & Mediator


“As an attorney, I found myself always thinking, analyzing, and planning ahead.  This constant activity left me feeling exhausted and sapped me of any ‘joie de vivre.’ Since meeting Scott and incorporating his mindfulness techniques into my everyday life, I feel less anxious and, in short -- Happier.”  I am very grateful to Scott and his techniques.  I encourage anyone who feels overwhelmed and over-stimulated to meet with Scott.  It will change your life.”

-- Ana-Maria Deschapelle, Esq.
    Trial Attorney


“Scott has taught me techniques that I can seamlessly incorporate into my day. They're especially useful when the unexpected arises!  In only a few weeks, I've noticed that I'm a more effective attorney and a more attentive person in general.”

-- Josh Shore, Esq.
     Law Clerk


“Scott, I wanted to thank you for the mindfulness techniques that you have shared with me over the last few months.  They have been a really big help in my very hectic life . . .  Click here to read the full testimonial.”

-- Laura E., Esq.  Trial Attorney