Hey /lit/ I don't visit here much but since you guys read

>>8316146
My inner voice tends to be rather playful or just plain nice so I usually go along with it.

>Visit the children's ward, bring them candy
>Go to the public bathroom just to tip the cleaner and wish her a good day

That sort of thing.

Of course when I was younger it was a bit darker, but kids will be kids and I followed it back then too.

Learned to control it

>>8316180

It's really hard, they come unexpected, it's like when you suddenly can't get a song out of your head, it's impossible and so distracting.
I am sleep now I'll check back in morning

Literature is meant to be thought provoking, not to induce zen meditation. However, of you find yourself distracted by useless thoughts just start to read aloud to yourself. That has worked to bring my attention back to focus. You should be thinking of the meaning of the words before you, their intention and structure. Think to yourself what is the author trying to convey? Is the author consistent with his or her message throughout the book? If a certain bit pleases you, articulate to yourself why it does.

Also remove environmental distractions. I have my phone near by to use the dictionary but I leave it on airplane mode while reading.

>>8316146
not being a schizophrenic clusterfuck tends to help with the voices in your head

i just kind of live with it. it doesnt really pull me hard, its just always there. I feel no need to listen