If you were locked down in U Chicago and waiting out the pandemic then you'll understand the importance of this topic. Knowing the distinction between fixating and simply paying attention can mean the difference between a peaceful transition and a stress-filled nightmare.
Think of this word: minute. Yeah, it's sixty seconds... or it's very tiny, depending on where you emphasize the word - as in "miNUTE". Fixation versus focus, attention versus ob·ses·sion. Those are real distinctions that can make a world of difference.
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