A Year of Sundays: The 39th Sunday (9/29/25)

ING: ImagineNewGreatness
Sep 29
2 min read

The Discipline of Focus

This week was a wonderful return—to movement, to mindfulness, and to myself. After days filled with obligations and emotional tides, I finally found the space to reconnect with my physical wellness routine and inner clarity.

But even as I moved in the right direction, the theme that emerged loud and clear was:

Distraction.

Not the kind that comes with laziness or neglect, but the more deceptive kind—the kind that feels productive but pulls you away from your true focus. This week taught me that not every good opportunity is meant for right now.

Wisdom from James M. Lang

In his thought-provoking book Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It, James M. Lang (2020) writes:

“Distraction is not the opposite of attention, but the constant companion of it. Every act of attention is a choice to ignore something else” (p. 6).

That quote stopped me in my tracks. It reminded me that the real challenge isn’t removing distractions completely—it's choosing what to honor with our attention.

What Helped Me Stay Centered

Repeating my affirmations throughout the day, especially when my energy scattered.
Visualizing the outcome I want—not just the goal, but how I want to feel when I arrive.
Committing to daily movement, even if it was short. Stretching, walking, and reconnecting with my body helped me feel grounded and resilient.