# Becoming Undistracted By:: [[Ross Jackson]] 2023-11-09 Much of life unfolds through a series of distractions. As one is experiencing it, the distractions are one’s focus. One does well in school to get into college. One does well in college to get a job. One performs well in a position to get a promotion. One obtains a series of promotions to make more money. One makes more money to have more status. And so it goes. All of these are common elements of focus. All of these are distractions. From what are these things distractions? Death. Few people like to dwell on the fact that existence is finite. One is only granted so much time, and one wants to accomplish something of value during the time one is afforded. Such a dynamic entices many to become distracted by a series of accomplishments. The fulfillment of each task necessitates the adoption of a new one. What might happen if one became undistracted? The answer to that question is unclear. Likely, it depends on the person and how one becomes undistracted. Ideally, through the process, one might appreciate that there is little we can do of value apart from bringing joy to ourselves and others. Life is short at any length, and accomplishments are fleeting. There is still time to laugh at the absurdity and enjoy this moment. #### Related Items [[Distractions]] [[Life]] [[Death]] [[Focus]] [[Joy]] [[Absurd]]