Sloth and Torpor are experiences of mental and physical tiredness or dullness that affect our attention and concentration. Aside from actually just needing rest, these states can arise if we’re discouraged, frustrated, bored, feeling hopeless or resistant to current experiences. Because these states arise from how we view current conditions, we can often notice a complete change in our energy when conditions change. If you dislike doing laundry, there may be a subtle or not so subtle shutting down or loss of energy. If someone calls while your doing laundry and invites you to do something you enjoy, like going to dinner or going for a bike ride, you quickly find that energy was present and available all the time.