Unwitting Victim of The Short Attention Span Theatre?

[Ominous]

I'm hovering on the outer edges of this forum because, quite frankly, I'm intellectually intimidated. I realize this is related to that 3d self-importance, but that changes nothing at the moment. Most comments are long & dense, hard to grok for me. It seems I'm a victim of Short Attention Span Theatre, & I didn't realize it till I got HERE. How depressing! No matter. Perhaps my intellect will catch up to my yearning for learning someday. PEACE

 

[Ominous]

A better way of explaining would be: in college lit class, when the professor'd be explaining a Blake poem, I'd be like, "Whaaa? How'd he get that from THAT?" I didn't have the comprehension skill set, & obviously still don't. But I'm having too much fun here learning to let being behind the rest of the class deter me. It never has before! Besides, this site demands honesty...so here I be, putting my weaknesses out there for all to see... PEACE

 

[NormaRegula]

I'm hovering on the outer edges of this forum because, quite frankly, I'm intellectually intimidated. I realize this is related to that 3d self-importance, but that changes nothing at the moment. Most comments are long & dense, hard to grok for me. It seems I'm a victim of Short Attention Span Theatre, & I didn't realize it till I got HERE. How depressing! No matter. Perhaps my intellect will catch up to my yearning for learning someday. PEACE

When I first came here I felt as you do. The breadth of knowledge and understanding exhibited by members of this forum...and all through the QFG sites...is astonishing to folks used to quick, easy soundbites like "Love and Light is the answer," "You create your own reality," "Just BELIEVE in Jesus, or Buddah, or Allah, or Yaweh, or Yogi Bear, or Lucifer, or our beloved Space Brothers, etc. and you will be instantly saved and (eventually) set free from all suffering, while spending the rest of eternity in blissful splendor," ad naseum.

Add that to the social conditioning from our parents, friends, and media that each and everyone of us has had since we were born, it's not surprising that very few of us are taught to think objectively. Truth and the search for it can be intimidating to persons not used to having to think for themselves. It's like a spoiled kid (with a conscience) whose parents have done everything for him suddenly realizing that all the material stuff he's accumulated and the covering up of his mistakes by putting the blame on others hasn't made his life all that easy. So he hides from thinking too deeply about the situation by accepting simplistic concepts and/or pleasurable pursuits that don't tax his brain.

There are times (many!) when I have to put down a QFG recommended book or leave the computer monitor because my mind can't grasp a concept or comment at that moment. Taking a small break helps. And remember what the C's said about too much anticipation. I've found that if I stop being so anxious about not getting everything right off the bat, eventually the knowledge sinks in. Sometimes a question I was about to ask on the forum is answered by a specific thread or article. It's also great to have a network of individuals who can research a matter quickly, answer certain questions, (or most often give directions as to where you will find the answer!) and even point out the flaws in your own thinking and actions. Pretty nifty service all around.

Being here and honestly wanting to know the truth no longer makes you an 'unwitting victim.' Much of the material presented and/or suggested by the QFG to study, then pursue (as in 'do' not 'try') is oft times difficult to comprehend, let alone put into action...even by persons who are intellectually superior. Don't give up by believing there's not enough 'brain power' or 'time' for you to grok it all.

 

[henry]

Hi Ominous,

Welcome to the forum.

Don't worry about not understanding everything all at once. Just do a little each day. If you can only apply yourself for five minutes, do five minutes, then come back the next day and do it again. It is the regular input that will slowly make changes.

 

[GRiM]

I seem to have a late onset Short Attention Span, I dont know what the cause is but lately I havent been able to focus on any of the threads and articles, much less books.
Still tying to figure out what set it off, I can do mindless 'entertainment'-related activites for hours and hours but reading a book is almost impossible. I´we been trying to make the best of it and are currently listening to all the podcasts again, and any good ones I come across.
Anyone been there, any thoughts?

edit: I been sleeping much too and have a slightly skewed "awake/sleep-rhythm". (I dont know the exact word in english) It might also have something to do with the realization of upcoming Iranian war, Irak war and the economic collapse, the world, psychopath. It takes its toll to keep them all in mind.

 

[OzRich]

Same here. Since I found Sott I hardly have the time to read anything else, but Sott recommended material. Meaning that I can't really contribute very much to discussions - which make me feel 'little' (I know - just another programme). And my attention span seems to be waning at times - reading 'The Siren Call of Hungry Ghosts' for last few days and am only half way... Every few pages my mind starts wondering somewhere else, and I have to come back and read again. I am determined to keep paddling thought... :)

 

[Zadius Sky]

Don't worry about not understanding everything all at once. Just do a little each day. If you can only apply yourself for five minutes, do five minutes, then come back the next day and do it again. It is the regular input that will slowly make changes.

To add to Henry's comment, the Cs has mentioned that everyone should learn/read/understand at their own pace, but don't force yourself. From 941124 session, Cs said: "It is important for all on planet to learn at their own pace."

And, no one is expecting you to 'match with' everyone's pace of learning here.

Every few pages my mind starts wondering somewhere else, and I have to come back and read again. I am determined to keep paddling

That and daydreaming are what will draw one's attention away from reading/learning. Focus is what's required to keep going and force yourself to keep attention. I think everyone has that problem. It seems so easy to daydream than to self-observe/read with attention.

fwiw

 

[Kesdjan]

From 941124 session, Cs said: "It is important for all on planet to learn at their own pace."

I think it is also important to point out that the C's said that we learn at an exponential rate, so just keep pushing and when you have a question, ask. You may find that you're learning a lot quicker than you thought possible.

 

[Tigersoap]

I seem to have a late onset Short Attention Span, I dont know what the cause is but lately I havent been able to focus on any of the threads and articles, much less books.
Still tying to figure out what set it off, I can do mindless 'entertainment'-related activites for hours and hours but reading a book is almost impossible. I´we been trying to make the best of it and are currently listening to all the podcasts again, and any good ones I come across.
Anyone been there, any thoughts?

edit: I been sleeping much too and have a slightly skewed "awake/sleep-rhythm". (I dont know the exact word in english) It might also have something to do with the realization of upcoming Iranian war, Irak war and the economic collapse, the world, psychopath. It takes its toll to keep them all in mind.

Exactly the same here.
Moreover I feel stressed out to the max and I suffered quite strong feelings of negativity these last days.
Thankfully with the help of the posts about Trapped in the mirror and after reading Unholy hungers it kinda helps to be more aware of the vampire/predator in me.

I have the impression that my predator inside is latching onto this "negative current" and finds every opportunity to feed of it.
It finds every old wounds I have and re-open them again. Thus I am unable to think clearly, I am more lazy, less sharp and everything is tainted.

I'd like some more garlic please.