Barbara, sounds like I'm in the same place as you. My attention span & concentration went out the window with TM (9 yrs). It was an overnight thing so I know darn well TM is the culprit. I used to be an avid reader - 2 books a week at least. Now I have trouble with a newspaper article. I have to read each paragraph over and over to grasp the subject. I react the same way with people who go on and on, no matter how well intentioned they are. If I want to watch a movie, I either record or rent because it can take me up to 3 days to watch. Twenty minutes or so is the limit to my concentration. The older I get, the more I seek solitude & quiet. I'm not sure that's TM related. On a lighter note, I had fun last week with a telemarketing survey. They wanted to know which radio station I listen to. I don't. Not even in the car? Nope. I love my quiet time. Diane in Canada
----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: [TMIC] Listening, attention, and solitude I think we have talked before here about having shortened attention spans that what we used to. I am wondering if anyone else has trouble listening to anything for very long? Conversations, speeches, sermons? I get lost after a while and have to struggle to maintain attention. And along with listening, sometimes I get impatient when someone takes way too long to say something simple or continues explaining a point they have already made and I already understood. I just want to take them by the shoulders and say, "I got it already!!" LOL! I guess I am wondering if I van blame it on TM or if I am becoming grouchy and impatient in my old age! Even if it is somehow an aftereffect of TM, of course, it's not an excuse -- I still need to strive to be attentive as much as possible. I can't impose a time limit on everyone's conversations. I also find that I really need a certain amount of solitude to stay sane. I think that's my personality in some respects -- I've always been better with one or two friends than a crowd and I have always enjoyed time alone. But sometimes now I just have to slip off by myself where it is quiet and nothing is demanding my attention. I don't want to be a hermit or live alone -- but I do need some solitude. Anyone else? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance.
