Quotes About Distraction

But always when I was without a book, my soul would at once become disturbed, and my thoughts wandered. As I read, I began to call them together again and, as it were, laid a bait for my soul

Thing was, after the hurricane, life went on. You had to buy milk, fix the broken windows, play some Warhammer, discuss some girls. Wow!

Like steam from a cup of hot tea that fogs our glasses, false urgency of matters at hand blurs our vision to important things in the distance.

I tried yoga once but took off for the mall halfway through class, as I had a sudden craving for a soft pretzel and world peace.

Cell phones are the latest invention in rudeness.

Do we not sit for hours at a time before our computer or TV screens, amused at the debased activities we see, some of which might have made even the ancient pagans blush? The debasing goings-on draw our transfixed attention, in many cases resulting in turning over to their mesmerizing devices our children who desperately need nurturing. Are these not altars from which emanate the images made like corruptible man?

money does not guarantee happiness or peace of mind, it can take your mind off things, distract you, but it can't replace the generic stuff a person needs!

If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.

People in general attach too much importance to words. They are under the illusion that talking effects great results. As a matter of fact, words are, as a rule, the shallowest portion of all the argument. They but dimly represent the great surging feelings and desires which lie behind. When the distraction of the tongue is removed, the heart listens.

And what does Juliette think about at work? 'Why, nothing. At work I don't think, or I think about my saucepans.' Work is relaxation from home.

If the first thing you do when you wake up is reach for your phone, the signal you are sending your brain is that the needs of others –the messages on your phone –are more important than your own needs.

Las Iglesias simples abandonan todo lo que esta fuera del proceso simple porque amenaza con robar la atencion y la energia de lo que ha sido determinado como necesario. Los eventos, las actividades y los programas fuera del proceso hacen que las personas avancen en multiples direcciones. La falta de enfoque conduce a la dispersion.

Every time I catch myself trying to figure out other people's motives, I'll stop and ask myself: "What did I say or do that prompted the action? Why did I react to it as I did? Does what happened make a major difference to me, or am I making something big out of a trifle?" Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

SHUN the gossip of men as much as possible, for discussion of worldly affairs, even though sincere, is a great distraction inasmuch as we are quickly ensnared and captivated by vanity.

Rest from inordinate desire or knowledge, for therein is found much distraction and deceit.

The spirit which is pure, sincere, and steadfast, is not distracted though it hath many works to do, because it doth all things to the honour of God, and striveth to be free from all thoughts of self-seeking.

Rest from inordinate desire of knowledge, for therein is found much distraction and deceit. Those who have knowledge desire to appear learned, and to be called wise. Many things there are to know which profiteth little or nothing to the soul. And foolish out of measure is he who attendeth upon other things rather than those which serve to his soul's health. Many words satisfy not the soul, but a good life refresheth the mind, and a pure conscience giveth great confidence towards God.

If you don't wish a man to do a thing you had better get him to talk about it; for the more men talk, the more likely they are to do nothing else.

Weak eyes are fondest of glittering objects.

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It's not easy to look away from negativity, but I try to not focus on it.

Being a writer involves writing. You've got to commit to sitting down and writing instead of Xbox or Netflix.

Creating anything new is incredibly difficult. It's just so much easier to sit on the couch and watch Netflix and just consume.

It's difficult when you have a new baby but, at the same time, a nice distraction.