Being distracted is a good thing once you realize that silence is too easy of an escape.
A whole generation earns a living getting you out of situations that push you to where you need to go.
Pebble stacking...
The discipline to stay real people is the reward.
—Write under flickering streetlights, sketch your ideas on the back of a napkin between subway stops.
One notification, and suddenly, “It’s impossible to focus.”
Pathetic.
The problem isn’t the noise. It’s the excuse.
If attention is currency, then everybody's broke.
Focus is built through brutal choice to turn away from the circus and get to it.
Finding Clarity Amid the Noise: Why Introspection Doesn’t Require Silence
We often think introspection means retreating to a quiet, empty room—away from distractions, away from noise. But what if true self-reflection doesn’t require a void at all?
The loud world around us—the city’s hum, the chatter, the constant buzz—can sharpen our inner voice rather than drown it out. Focus isn’t about shutting everything down; it’s about training ourselves to listen for that subtle thread of thought amid the chaos.
In fact, it’s in the midst of noise and distraction that we develop the strongest mental clarity. The challenge isn’t silence; it’s learning to hear ourselves clearly even when the world is anything but quiet.
So next time you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings, remember: introspection can live right there with the noise. It’s about tuning in, not tuning out.
It's good that it's hard, for it is your chance to grow.
A whole generation earns a living getting you out of situations that push you to where you need to go.
Pebble stacking...
The discipline to stay real people is the reward.
—Write under flickering streetlights, sketch your ideas on the back of a napkin between subway stops.
One notification, and suddenly, “It’s impossible to focus.”
Pathetic.
The problem isn’t the noise. It’s the excuse.
If attention is currency, then everybody's broke.
Focus is built through brutal choice to turn away from the circus and get to it.
Finding Clarity Amid the Noise: Why Introspection Doesn’t Require Silence
We often think introspection means retreating to a quiet, empty room—away from distractions, away from noise. But what if true self-reflection doesn’t require a void at all?
The loud world around us—the city’s hum, the chatter, the constant buzz—can sharpen our inner voice rather than drown it out. Focus isn’t about shutting everything down; it’s about training ourselves to listen for that subtle thread of thought amid the chaos.
In fact, it’s in the midst of noise and distraction that we develop the strongest mental clarity. The challenge isn’t silence; it’s learning to hear ourselves clearly even when the world is anything but quiet.
So next time you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings, remember: introspection can live right there with the noise. It’s about tuning in, not tuning out.
It's good that it's hard, for it is your chance to grow.
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Joris Tillmans
Joris Tillmans