Is a wandering mind a sign of distraction?

Is a wandering mind a sign of distraction?

Brief moments of a wandering mind can be very useful, allowing the brain to retrieve a reservoir of creative thought and connect abstract concepts and ideas. The distinction is the amount of time people remain in this state and their control to return to focused attention
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