Acknowledge the root of distraction

Acknowledge your need to avoid pain and to seek pleasure. Every time you want to focus on a task, acknowledge your immediate response. Are you trying to avoid pain? Or you’re looking for pleasure? When you become the observer, you’ll be able to be in charge.

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Published on: Dec 07, 2020

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