The Blink of Attention

I’ve always prided myself on being able to multitask. Juggling texts, emails, and social media, I felt efficient, connected, alive. But lately, I've noticed my thoughts scatter like marbles on a floor whenever I try to concentrate on just one thing.

Reading that a mere distraction can elongate the time it takes to refocus hit me deeply. I began to wonder how much of my day was truly spent on meaningful engagement and how much was lost to the seductive pull of brief interruptions.

There’s an unease that comes with realizing one's own divided attention. It’s a gentle reminder that perhaps the ability to focus is not just about what we choose to look at, but also about what we consciously decide not to.