Focus, Yep. I gotta have it. This is something I sort of figured out a little at a time over the years. If I don’t have a project or something goal-like in my life, my brain gets aimless and opens up to anyone’s suggestions. Focus is my friend.
That is a little funny coming from ADD me. I may or may not have ADD. I was diagnosed when I was under an extreme amount of stress as a young mom with sick husband and a baby in icu. I decided to exercise instead of taking medication (after reading up on it). Now I know a strong goal, ( I trained for my first marathon), some yoga, a little meditation and breath work, will keep me focused. Focus pulls me through anything.
The opposite just opens me up to other people. Other people don’t always get me. (except I think my good friends). Honestly, I don’t even get me all the time. I always feel the judgement of others, (too sensitive) which is uncomfortable. I try to remember that I’m in the arena and commentary is part of life, but if I’m in the arena with nothing to focus on, I become subject to opinion.
I try to not care, but it’s hard. With focus it becomes easier and sometimes I forget to care or even notice. Or, I m so on board with my focus, I love my idea so much, that I really truly don’t have room to notice, if I do I really don’t care!
Focusing on something like training or an art show or finishing this book, is just what my brain always needs.
Peace Kit 