I should do this--delete the apps. Such horrific time-sucks they are. Ugh. I did leave the Big Blue F for a solid year recently. I felt fine about it after those initial days of withdrawal. I even went so far as to download all my history--my posts and photos. But after the worst of the pandemic and politics ugliness calmed down a bit, I came back, with a commitment not to post about either topic any more. The Big Blue F has been how I keep current on faraway friends and family, and as you know, very soon everyone will be in that category for me. Still undecided. I want my time and attention span back, but I can't seem to cut ties entirely yet.
I've written a chapter in the book I'm writing on this topic. I loved the analogy to the endless junk drawer. We'll be away from internet for about 10 days soon, on a ship heading north. I'm really excited to disconnect and regroup. One of the FB creators apologized to a group he spoke to at Harvard for crippling an entire culture. It's really profound, and I commend you for cutting the ties.
Karen, this is an important, urgent invitation. Truth be told, most of us are spending an unhealthy amount of time and energy focused on pictures and people and words on little screens, much to the detriment of real life right in front of our noses.
So well said, Linda. I loved Cal Newport's book Deep Work. He had some great tips on ways to find deep focus so we can accomplish the things we value most, without the dopamine driven vortex robbing us of our time and attention. I'm writing one chapter in my book on this topic. It's so prevalent and pervasive. And they've hijacked our brains if we allow it! To be fully present is my desire. Fully present to life, loved ones, and His Presence.
Being in a healthy, whole place where we can be fully present to God, others, and ourselves is an indescribably wonderful way to live our lives, isn't it!
There's no doubt that unplugging can be beneficial. But I have to wonder: how many times since 1995 has internet access or cell phone use been the reason a person resisted the temptation to commit a crime? We might have to decide which is the lesser evil: lack of face to face socializing, or keeping physical company with potential troublemakers.
I should do this--delete the apps. Such horrific time-sucks they are. Ugh. I did leave the Big Blue F for a solid year recently. I felt fine about it after those initial days of withdrawal. I even went so far as to download all my history--my posts and photos. But after the worst of the pandemic and politics ugliness calmed down a bit, I came back, with a commitment not to post about either topic any more. The Big Blue F has been how I keep current on faraway friends and family, and as you know, very soon everyone will be in that category for me. Still undecided. I want my time and attention span back, but I can't seem to cut ties entirely yet.
It makes sense you’d want it to have connections while you’re embarking on your adventure. There certainly was a withdrawal period for me.
I've written a chapter in the book I'm writing on this topic. I loved the analogy to the endless junk drawer. We'll be away from internet for about 10 days soon, on a ship heading north. I'm really excited to disconnect and regroup. One of the FB creators apologized to a group he spoke to at Harvard for crippling an entire culture. It's really profound, and I commend you for cutting the ties.
Thank you. Trust me, the FOMO tries to nudge me occasionally. Enjoy your travels.
I hear you! Been there. Thanks.
Karen, this is an important, urgent invitation. Truth be told, most of us are spending an unhealthy amount of time and energy focused on pictures and people and words on little screens, much to the detriment of real life right in front of our noses.
So well said, Linda. I loved Cal Newport's book Deep Work. He had some great tips on ways to find deep focus so we can accomplish the things we value most, without the dopamine driven vortex robbing us of our time and attention. I'm writing one chapter in my book on this topic. It's so prevalent and pervasive. And they've hijacked our brains if we allow it! To be fully present is my desire. Fully present to life, loved ones, and His Presence.
Being in a healthy, whole place where we can be fully present to God, others, and ourselves is an indescribably wonderful way to live our lives, isn't it!
Yes!
There's no doubt that unplugging can be beneficial. But I have to wonder: how many times since 1995 has internet access or cell phone use been the reason a person resisted the temptation to commit a crime? We might have to decide which is the lesser evil: lack of face to face socializing, or keeping physical company with potential troublemakers.