Focus

When your mind is pulling you all over the place and your attention is scattered, it helps to focus on one task only.

I find a certain pleasure in immersing myself in the task fully as if nothing else exists. My self-awareness disappears, time disappears, hunger disappears and even people around disappear. The whole process from beginning to end is pleasant, not because it's easy, but because it takes my whole entire being to get it done.

Some call it being in the zone (there are other names for this state of mind) and it's truly magical. Once I'm done with the task, the satisfaction from it nourishes me for days.

Not all tasks are capable to grab me like that, but I noticed that those tasks that are exciting and slightly difficult and I have to figure something out ( put my brain to work) are the ones to fit the bill.

Still, if you choose to focus on one task, truly pay attention what's going on (being present) - even doing dishes could be cathartic.

*** today, one of these tasks was sewing x-mas gifts for my neighbor's kids - a whole day went by like a minute.