Guarding our focus
2025-09-05
Have you also experienced such difficulties? I want to read but can't calm down. After flipping through a few pages, my gaze can't help but drift towards the phone beside me; I picked up my pen and wanted to write something, but as soon as sporadic thoughts came to my mind, I instinctively opened a dialog box and asked the artificial intelligence for answers; Sometimes, even a movie has to be watched at double the speed... In the digital age, massive resources are readily available, but "not being able to read, not being able to watch, and not being able to stay" has become a norm for many people. Lack of focused exploration makes it difficult to reach the depths of cognition; Without the support of deep learning, it is difficult to truly think and act with caution. Currently, more and more people are troubled by the weakening of focus and the degradation of deep learning abilities. Some people complain that the pace of life is fast, and they are constantly in a rush to meet deadlines, travel distances, and progress. Without realizing it, they have lost their energy and focus, and in their free time, they only want to brush up content that doesn't require their brains. Some people aspire to "go from shallow to deep" in cultural experience and self-improvement, but they are also trapped in the dilemma of "knowing is easier than doing". In the wave of fragmentation, how should we protect our focus and thinking ability? To regain focus, we should start by changing our mindset, removing the shackles of utilitarianism, and waiting for the flowers to bloom. Pursuing high efficiency itself is not inappropriate, and some practical skills can indeed be quickly mastered. But if one excessively pursues a fast pace, it is easy to form a squeeze on "depth". For example, you can "watch" a movie in 3 minutes, but you cannot appreciate the art in the language of the camera; Five minutes can also "speed read" a classic work, but it is difficult to understand the hidden meaning behind the words. Only when we are no longer fixated on asking 'what's the use of this?' and no longer see every investment as an investment that must be immediately realized, can we immerse ourselves in the process itself and swim calmly. The time spent in focus is never a meaningless waste. As a writer once said, "Many times, I may think that many books I have read have become fleeting and forgotten, but in fact they are still latent. In temperament, in speech, in boundless breadth of mind, and of course, they may also be revealed in life and words." Reading is like this, and all deep learning is like this. Growth is never a quick result. The thinking accumulated in concentration, the habits developed, and the calmness and openness gradually honed are all gifts of time. In addition, regaining curiosity is also an important way to awaken focus. Curiosity is like the first piece of a domino, once triggered, it can trigger a series of chain reactions: raising questions, arousing interest, exploring reasons, and delving into results... Throughout history, it is pure curiosity that has enabled us to transcend the unknown and move towards a larger world. Why not take the initiative to create such a 'trigger moment' for oneself? Put down your phone, burst into inspiration while chatting with friends, discover new knowledge through intimate contact with nature, and trace history through viewing cultural relics at archaeological sites. When you truly want to delve deeper into a problem, focus naturally forms - it is not a state maintained by self-discipline, but a state of inner and outer mental immersion. If fragmented leisure is fast food, it stimulates the taste buds and can also satisfy hunger; So focused learning and creativity are more like a bowl of coarse grain. At first taste, it may be a bit rough, but slowly chewing it will reveal the sweetness of the grain, which is more beneficial to health. Replace impatience with patience, make persistence a daily routine, and when focus becomes a habit, those moments of wholehearted focus and the "flow" of immersion will naturally come unintentionally. Today, digital technology is like an invisible web weaving massive cultural resources into our daily lives. An important issue we are facing is how to live a good cultural life in the digital age. From solving the problem of "unfocused" attention, to cultivating the ability to discern and critically think about information, and to maintaining a sense of awe towards culture... Only by working hard to solve these problems can we better enjoy the convenience brought by digital technology, making every cultural encounter a nourishment that deeply penetrates our hearts and a power that enriches our spiritual world. (New Society)
Edit:Luo yu Responsible editor:Jia jia
Source:people.cn
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