Distraction 2

The dialectic process is the serious way for mind to progress. It goes from thesis to antithesis to synthesis.
Distraction is the not so serious way of mind to play around. The original situation is invaded by distraction, and soon it is just one mess. We have forgotten the original idea and the distractions are meaningless.
The appearance of distraction is unavoidable. Mind is like that. It goes one step further. Normally this is good. We want to know all. But often it is just a nuisance.
The best way to deal with distraction is to have an open mind and see everything that appears. Thus distraction will be seen and dismissed.
To accept the content of distraction is to accept something with weak foundation. It will not hold. If we act on that, things will lead to problems rather than solutions.
We are making choices all the time. Good choices gives good. Bad choices gives bad effects. Distractions are nice and gives bad decisions. If we could avoid acting on distractions, all evil would be eliminated eventually.

Open mind

Mind is the most sensitive aspect of a human being. From extreme suffering to extreme joy - maybe too much to endure.
For the sake of efficient life we create routines which replace mind processes.
It is better to have good routines than to fritter away life...maybe.
But routines are not the meaning of lie. The content is the meaning.
If we open mind and let it enjoy the meeting of good alternatives, the process of decision making becomes a source of enjoyment ... and the decisions get better