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>The real trick is being able to focus on something even when it gets frustrating, painful, or boring, and being able to do this for extended periods of time. T
by swiley 6y ago
>The real trick is being able to focus on something even when it gets frustrating, painful, or boring, and being able to do this for extended periods of time. Then the world is your oyster.
Any advice on learning this? Is it just the usual "do things that are difficult and meaningful?" Or is there a shortcut?
- Dumblydorr 6y agoThe key is recognizing that pain, boredom, frustration, and any negative emotion, are merely temporary, ephemeral states of the mind and body. You do not need to change what you do with your attention merely because a whim of boredom came up. Meditation practice helps you learn this, how to let go of whatever's taking over the mind. With your mind freed, you may then reapply it to the task at hand.