# Aligned: Reclaiming Attention in a Distracted World with Mark Heath

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Published: 2026-02-19T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/from-monkhood-to-mindfulness-reclaiming-attention-in-a-distracted-world/
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## Resource

In an inspiring and very enlightening episode, Clive talks to former monk, writer and Transcendental Meditation (TM) teacher Mark Heath, about how we can direct and maintain attention to what serves us, rather than what doesn't. Drawing on teachings from Mark's new book, 'Aligned: From Distraction to Direction,' we explore how we may stop our focus from being hijacked to direct attention where we want to have impact. With insights from neuroscience, psychology and biology, we learn why human beings are predisposed to being distracted, and understand how we might reframe our focus, reduce distraction, and bring more flow and balance into our daily lives. Mark is one of Clive's teachers, introducing him to TM more than 20 years ago. He lived in a monastic community for many years, before returning to the UK, where he now runs Brighton's TM Centre. Mark's book, 'Aligned: From Distraction to Direction — Practical Neuroscience for Focus and Flow,' is available in both paperback and ebook editions from Amazon and other bookstores. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Aligned-Distraction-Direction-Practical-Neuroscience-ebook/dp/B0G5XNTRJK/ref=sr_1_1 Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aligned-Distraction-Direction-Practical-Neuroscience-ebook/dp/B0G5XNTRJK/ref=sr_1_1 Find out about Mark's services, including 1:1 coaching at itsmarkheath.com. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:22 Mark’s life as a Monk 00:12:02 Returning to the Outside World 00:12:20 Balancing Inner and Outer Life 00:16:29 Mark’s New Book 00:21:15 Understanding Distraction 00:25:17 The Biology of Attention 00:27:48 Perception and Reality 00:31:11 The Concept of Maya 00:33:32 The Reframe Method 00:41:15 Insights and Letting Go 00:41:51 Final Thoughts Join us in person for intention holding: http…

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