I see

You are only able to entertain one idea at a time. That's a pretty "Christian" trait. I guess you still suffer some, from "hangover."

In order to get a broad picture, it's necessary to differentiate the pieces and then try to logically integrate them into that picture again ... with a bit of memory retention on all the pieces. But that's what you feel to be too difficult for yourself to do? You call it a "shotgun approach." Oh well, that's ok then .... if you REALLY don't feel comfortable about broadening your perspective.

-Vince