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Date Posted: 15:43:42 01/19/07 Fri
Author: Nanette
Subject: Being busy, maintaining focus

As my schedule becomes increasingly more full, I am finding my ability to focus on all the tasks I am undertaking is becoming increasingly sharp in proportion. When I first came home from SSH I felt I was a little scatter-brained. But, as I began to focus more and more on the present tasks, while at the same time filling up my schedule, I became more "present centered". It made me realize that one of the ways I would deal with the intensity of focus was by drinking. I would essentially, stop my focus in the middle, because of the intensity, therefore stopping that process of being present and also, seeing that the job actually got done with the amount of attention needed to see it through. Of course we all know that the intensity that is needed for that focus doesn't go away with drug or alcohol use. It only "seems" that way when your brain is in such a fog and actually "can't" focus.

The beautiful thing about the action of being busy and staying busy and focused, is that the habits I thought I was having to battle, and get used to NOT doing right after leaving SSH, are, not only, falling away, but the seeming battle is too. I don't have time anymore to concentrate on those old habits. So, they are just becoming non-existent.

I do, however, know that I need to stay mindful of becoming complacent in regards to drinking and drinking situations. For the most part the issue does not arise for me very often, but when it does, I've trained my brain to recognize and think about it previous to the event, even if that event is only moments away.All I need is that short amount of time and it's taken care of.

I guess I could say I "could" regret allowing myself to remain focused before, by drinking instead of remaining clear, but, I'm too busy and focused for that kind of regret now. Potential problem hang-up already solve. Amazing how that works.

I do like the feeling now of accomplishing many things and giving it my all. Very satisfying.

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Re: Being busy, maintaining focus -- N, 20:36:19 01/19/07 Fri