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What can be done to prevent losing attention during discourse?

Embrace the moments of lost attention with gratitude, for even in non-attention lies the seed of awareness; by appreciating the brief islands of presence, you nourish the flow of your consciousness.

— Osho
According to Osho, do nothing to fight lapses. If attention is lost, simply know it is lost—turn even non-attention into attention. Stop counting failures; notice and give thanks for the moments you are truly present, however brief. This affirmative, grateful stance nourishes attention, while worry and complaint weaken it. By appreciating small islands of awareness, they naturally lengthen and join.

When your mind drifts, just notice it kindly and be happy for any moments you are listening—those moments will grow.

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