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'''Distraction''' is an [[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]] that the [[Bodily Ego]] uses to avoid uncomfortable confrontations with reality. Distraction involves distracting one's awareness by engaging in distracting activities.


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==Other Awareness Reduction Mechanisms==
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==Related Terms==
[[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Awareness Reduction Mechanism]]}}


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"All our trouble comes to us from not having our eyes fixed upon Thee. If we only looked at the way along which we are walking, we should soon arrive; but we stumble and fall a thousand times and stray from the way because, as I say, we do not set our eyes on the true Way.<ref>St. Teresa of Avila. The Way of Perfection. New York: Dover Publications, 2012. https://amzn.to/2Id75es. </ref>
For example, getting into a running club and spending all your time away from family in order to avoid the divert and distract from the toxicities/issues at home.
 


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Revision as of 16:11, 7 December 2021

Distraction is an Awareness Reduction Mechanisms] that the Bodily Ego uses to avoid uncomfortable confrontations with reality. Distraction involves distracting one's awareness by engaging in distracting activities.

Other Awareness Reduction Mechanisms

Awareness Reduction Mechanisms > Avoidance, Denial, Displacement, Dissociation, Distortion, Distraction, Diversion, Gaslighting, Intellectualization, Internalization, Projection, Rationalization, Reaction Formation, Regression, Repression, Sublimation

Related Terms

Awareness Reduction Mechanisms > Ego Threat, Unwanted Self

Notes

For example, getting into a running club and spending all your time away from family in order to avoid the divert and distract from the toxicities/issues at home.


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