re·ten·tion – rəˈten(t)SH(ə)n/ noun 1) the continued possession, use, or control of something. “the retention of direct control by central government” 2) the fact of keeping something in one’s memory. “the children’s retention of facts” 3) the action of absorbing and continuing to hold a substance. “the soil’s retention of moisture”
fo·cus – ˈfōkəs/ noun synonyms: center, focal point, central point, center of attention, hub, pivot,nucleus, heart, core, cornerstone, linchpin, cynosure, focal point, point of convergence 1) the center of interest or activity. “schools are a focus of community life” “this generation has made the environment a focus of attention” 2) the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition. “his face is rather out of focus”
verb 1) (of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly. “try to focus on a stationary object” 2) pay particular attention to. “the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales”
Based on the above definitions it would appear that my continued lack of focus and retention are in direction partnership with my creative process! Boom.