This is actually a really crucial concept when it comes to actualization and enlightenment. There’s a very brief scene in Waking Life that explains this beautifully: https://youtu.be/Lj7JmBoUtBM
Second time i have seen this movie referenced on the fediverse. I gave it a watch after the first time and couldn't believe i had never heard of it before. It was really good/ thought provoking. If anyone else is interested, full movie is available on YouTube (you'll have to change playback speed)
It is my most treasured movie. I paid $120 for my Blu-Ray copy in new condition and don’t regret it one bit. They’re still going for $80+, even used.
The ability to hyper focus is actually kind of a relief from this, even though it can feel like you're chasing after rainbows sometimes.
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