Distractions are a necessary part of life, just like short-term pleasures, and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying them.

You shouldn’t feel guilty for watching a movie, binge-watching your favorite Netflix show, playing video games, or sharing a wonderful meal with friends over a nice bottle of wine.

The problem isn’t with the distractions themselves.

The problem arises when you’re addicted to distractions, especially when they overshadow your true essence.

When your mind is constantly checking social media every 10 minutes, when you spend whole days binge-watching Netflix, or when most of your time is spent hanging out with friends doing nothing — in other words, when the distraction becomes your life — that’s when you know there’s a problem.

You weren’t born into this world to watch Netflix or drink wine. At most, you might be here to produce Netflix shows or make wine, but not to be constantly distracted by them.

These distractions can be very tempting. The issue is when they become automatic, unconscious actions driven solely by bodily desires — when they turn into addictions.

While distractions and short-term pleasures are necessary, they shouldn’t define your life.

Think of a tree: it expands its roots below to seek water and nutrients while simultaneously reaching upward to seek light and bear fruit.

Enjoy your distractions and pleasures, but also seek to fulfill the essence of your being. That’s why it’s crucial to understand your body and energy deeply. If you’re constantly distracted, you’ll end up acting on all your desires indiscriminately. This is why we work on uncovering the roots of your behaviors in the Will Mastery course.