They can be good sometimes. Other times they are a hinderance. Distractions can help us manage difficult times or they can pull us away from what really matters to us. If you've been wondering what's been distracting us from recording and posting new episodes over the past month, the answer is "nothing." We have not been distracted from the podcast. The fact is that the podcast for each of us is extracurricular. We each have full-time jobs and families that take precedent over the Journeymen Podcast. For me, working at a church means that the weeks leading up to Easter require a majority of my energy. The podcast in that case would have been the distraction. I've missed talking with the guys and providing you with the awesome content you've come to expect. We're coming back this week though, and Steve is going to edit episode 28 (recorded a couple of weeks ago).
Some of the things that I do find myself distracted with often get in the way of getting things done. TV and Pittsburgh sports in particular often draw me away from the things that I need to do around the house. The internet in general makes any computer work that I need to do take much longer than it should.
What are some of the things that you find yourself being distracted by?
Some examples could be video games, the bar, the things I listed above, or the pursuit of opposite sex. You could even be distracted by your job if it is pulling focus away from your family or God. In general, none of these things are bad. That's what makes them easy distractions. There's nothing wrong with going out to go grab a drink with a couple of buddies, but there is something wrong with neglecting your wife to do so.
Do you recognize the things that are pulling you away from the more important aspects of your life?
