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Static Druid's avatar

Thanks for posting this. This was random but something I needed to hear right now.

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Spaceman Spiff's avatar

It is not easy. Even with a goal or a path or an ambition, the effort can wear us down.

You are correct when you say we are living in a time of distraction. It is a kind of omnidistraction. Phones, social media, TV (if you are still unwise enough to watch it). Where I am they have erected advertising monoliths on the streets with screens showing adverts and news headlines. You can't escape.

Except you can. The escape today takes active effort, as I am sure you are aware. Making a point to not mindlessly scroll online or use social media.

As for the goal to publish once a week. My advice is to double it. Privately aim for twice a week. It is easier to do more. Two short pieces.

I don't normally plug my stuff elsewhere, but you may find this recent piece useful:

https://abysspostcard.substack.com/p/i-had-so-much-still-to-do

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