Day 4: Acceptance and Distraction

Distractions can be a blessing. Taking our minds off chaos and allowing us to refocus. Distraction can give us that second wind so that we can continue stronger and more focused. But what if the distraction lasts longer than its intent? Instead of something lasting for an hour, maybe a day, the distraction lasts for several days or even weeks.

​Is it a healthy distraction or one that is doing more harm than good? Some of these unhealthy distractions can become addictions. Porn, overeating, drugs, distractions where we are placing our attention on others instead of our responsibilities. There is a difference between constructively helping others and using others as a distraction from our problems and responsibilities.
             
Distractions can work both ways. Its intent is to take us mentally away from the present - and allow us to think of something different. The problem occurs in how long we allow this distraction to occupy our minds. How permanent is this distraction?

Small controlled distractions are meant to recharge, and uncontrolled distractions are meant to create chaos.