It’s been hard to get things done today. Really hard. I’ve had so many interruptions, mostly small, some larger. It seems like every time I sit down to start working, there’s something else that needs to be done. Not to mention the news of the past 24 hours, and COVID-19 happening all around (and to many of) us, the news about what’s happening in and to the United States is proving to be a near-constant distraction as well.

It occurs to me, as I’m working at my desk right now, that there is a never-ending flow of interruption and distraction. Even if I’d make the argument that being informed during this time of the United States’ history could be considered less of a distraction and more an act of staying informed, the constant checking of updates does prove to be a distraction. The odd day without interruption and distraction isn’t the norm, even if what’s we long for as we strive to remain productive. We must find a way to remain committed to making choices that are in alignment with our goals and desired outcomes, especially when it’s difficult to do so.

So here I am, trying to refocus myself, reminding myself that not just despite interruption and distraction, but very much because of them, I have to remain focused on and committed to my practices, having confidence in myself that I’ll know when I should deviate and take care of other commitments, and when I should remain focused. When we remain focused on our choices that are in alignment with our desired outcomes, we can be like the blue sky – blue even when clouds or smoke may make it appear grey. Our practices can ground us, helping us remain focused on what’s truly important.