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How Distraction Prevents Us from Finding Love and Building Life-Affirming Connections

How Distraction Prevents Us from Finding Love and Building Life-Affirming Connections

https://youtu.be/MyV76D7EsMA We’re living in an age of constant distraction—our attention is pulled in a multitude of directions by social media, endless notifications, emails, gaming, Netflix, and the relentless pace of modern life. Many people say they want love, deep relationships, and meaningful human connection, yet they remain transfixed by the glimmer of their screens, endlessly scrolling, checking messages, or [...]

By Ben Oofana|2025-02-13T22:54:26-05:00February 13, 2025|0 Comments

Focus for Healing and Growth in a Hyper-Connected World

Focus for Healing and Growth in a Hyper-Connected World

https://youtu.be/-ZhMihdi0j0 This article is another edition of a series on "Why Most People Don't Heal... and How You Can Be One of the Exceptional Few Who Do. When I first traveled to Boston in 1994, a friend scheduled a radio interview for me, followed by a workshop at a nearby bookstore. As the interview aired, the phone at the Boston [...]

By Ben Oofana|2024-01-10T04:12:36-05:00January 10, 2024|0 Comments

Trapped In Social Media’s Validation Feedback Loop

Trapped In Social Media’s Validation Feedback Loop

Having come of age in the years preceding the proliferation of smartphones, social media, and the internet, I sometimes feel a profound sense of longing for what we’ve lost. I miss the quiet moments of stillness and the simplicity of life. Without incessant distractions or the need to be constantly connected and updated, we had a lot more opportunities to [...]

By Ben Oofana|2023-06-13T15:33:31-04:00May 12, 2023|0 Comments

Quieting the Mind

Quieting the Mind

People often meditate with the goal of quieting the mind. Despite our best efforts, a wide array of thoughts, imagery and other distractions intrude upon our consciousness. We often find ourselves thinking about what’s happening at work, concerns about friends, family members and other people with whom we interact or what we’re having for dinner tonight. Feelings of confusion, fear, [...]

By Ben Oofana|2016-12-08T17:55:04-05:00June 10, 2014|0 Comments

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