You Cannot Concentrate Because....

"A man whose mind is filled with passion and all sorts of fantastic desires can hardly concentrate on any object even for a second. Celibacy, Pranayama, reduction of wants and activities, renunciation of sensual objects, solitude, silence, discipline of the senses, annihilation of lust, greed, anger, non-mixing with undesirable persons, giving up of newspaper-reading and visiting cinemas, all increase the power of concentration. Concentration is possible and most successful only when you are free from all distractions. Concentrate on anything that appeals to you as good or anything which the mind likes best. Regularity in the practice is of paramount importance." (pg. 41-42, Daily Readings by Swami Sivananda)