Distractions Aren’t Sabotaging Your Purpose (But That Viral Post Might)

Candy Irven
Jul 3
2 min read

We’ve all seen those ~deep~ Instagram posts that hit like a spiritual gut punch—only to realize, on second glance, they’re mostly guilt wrapped in a faux-wisdom burrito. Recently, Laura stumbled on one from a creator named Mark Groes:

“If you’re not creating, you’ll be hooked by consumption. This is the trap of not living your purpose. You create neural pathways for distractions to avoid the pain of abandoning your soul’s mission.”

Cue the record scratch.

While the post sounds seductive (who doesn’t love a good “wake-up call”?), the Bubble—and we—had thoughts. Here’s why blanket statements about “distraction” and “purpose” often do more harm than good… and what actually matters.

1. The Myth of the “Distraction Villain”

Mark’s take assumes distractions are inherently bad—like cosmic cheat codes stealing you from your destiny. But as the Bubble pointed out:

Distractions can be nervous system resets. Ever play a dumb phone game to process a heavy thought? That’s not avoidance; it’s letting your subconscious work.
Not all consumption is avoidance. Research, rest, and even binge-watching Dark Matter can fuel creativity (yes, really).
Your soul’s “mission” isn’t a rigid to-do list. Purpose evolves. Maybe your F1 driver dream becomes coaching kids’ soccer—same passion, different lane.

2. The Problem with Fear-Based “Purpose” Marketing

The Bubble called out the post’s sneaky tactic: using neuroscience-y terms (“neural pathways!”) to shame people into buying a solution. Oof.

Fear sells, but it rarely heals. True alignment doesn’t come from panicking about “abandoning your mission.”
Purpose isn’t one-size-fits-all. For every artist burning to create, there’s a caregiver whose “creation” is love in action.

3. How to Actually Know If You’re Off-Path

Instead of judging your TikTok scrolls, the Bubble suggests tuning into:

The quiet itch. A gentle nudge (not guilt) that says, “Hey, remember that thing that lights you up?”
Plan b’s magic. Sometimes detours (cough 10 years of honing our craft cough) are part of the path.
Dark Matter-level physics. (Stay with us.) Like Schrödinger’s cat, your purpose exists in probabilities—every choice opens new doors.

The Takeaway

Next time a post tells you you’re “wasting your life,” ask: Is this helping or just hustling me? Your purpose isn’t a race against distractions—it’s a dialogue between your soul and the messy, beautiful present.

P.S. If your “distraction” is chips and Black Mirror marathons? The Bubble approves. Sometimes the soul needs a snack. Or maybe "distract" yourself with our latest podcast episode. 👇