Domain: Avoidance & Delay Loops 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

When Focus Softens and Moves On

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Focus softens

and moves on

without drama.

It loosens

its grip

and drifts,

like clouds

changing shape.

This movement

is not loss

of discipline;

it is regulation

finding ease.

Let attention travel

without pulling

it back.

Presence remains,

even as focus

changes form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My focus just "dissolved" while I was reading. Is my attention span getting worse?

No, your "Focus Softened and Moved On." In the Meaning Density Model™, attention naturally drifts as a form of "Self-Regulation." When the "Meaning Density" of a task becomes too thick for your Integrator to process, the focus "softens" to prevent a system crash. It’s not a deficit; it’s a balancing act. By allowing your focus to move on, your system is seeking a "Lower-Density" state to recover its processing power.

How do I "harden" my focus again without forcing it?

You don't "harden" it; you wait for it to "re-crystallize." Softened focus is a signal that your "Internal Margin" is empty. DojoWell suggests taking a 2-minute "Visual Break"—looking at something far away. This "Aperture Reset" allows your Safety system to confirm the environment is secure, making it easier for your focus to naturally "tighten" back onto your work when you return.

When Focus Softens and Moves On