Well, I’m sorry to say that without these distractions, life would just be plain boring and we can’t get rid of them BUT there is a solution, a technique we can use to minimise their impact on us, and this technique is used by best musicians around. Here’s strategy... by accepting distractions and then consciously choosing to focus our awareness elsewhere, we can increase our awareness of music and lessen amount of frustration we feel at distractions. We should choose a focus for our awareness in present moment and not wander off into past or future. When we are aware of what’s happening in present moment, our concentration develops and things seem to improve almost effortlessly. As a musician, best way to focus on present moment is to place our concentration and focus on our sight, hearing and feelings.

Did you know that Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of six goal medals and eight overall, likes hip-hop? And more so, when he was asked what he thinks about underwater apart from wanting to hit wall, he said "I'm singing a song in my head... whatever I was listening to before I got into water."

That's Michael's focus! What's yours?

Seemingly, most of us are engulfed by a blitzing media that sells everything from lingerie to exotic cars with some gorgeous blonde or brunette sitting next to it. An idea that if it’s candy to eyes, it will sell to general public more readily.

While this concept is hardly new and not far from truth, how important of a factor does it play in landing someone that you could see yourself spending rest of your days with?

You would be surprised how shallow many adults are!

The idea of bypassing personality for most part and simply sizing up a prospects physical attributes for a potential long term mate, can be nothing short of disastrous.

So what is hurt in holding out until you find a perfect match. You know, someone who has it all, personality, character, integrity, dignity, compassion, accountability, compatability, aspirations, and empathy?

Did you notice I conveniently left out a flawless face, ideal smile, and a drop dead body?

It is because in a long term relationship, heart, character, and integrity will ninety nine times out of a hundred always win in end.

Don’t get me wrong, there are beautiful people who have whole package, brains and beauty. Although, they are not easiest to find and not easiest to tame.

What I’m saying is, if a person knows they have full gammut of qualities, they know their marketability, so 'you’d better bring your A game' if your going to spend time with them, is usually their mindset.

When speaking on heart, intentions always come to mind. What intentions does a person have as they travel through their respective life?