I was reading Berry’s blog this weekend and it really made me think about how bogged down I can get with neverending to do lists and the advent of technology. There is the cell phone. Friday, on my way home, I passed by the local high school and the kids were on their way to lunch. Just about every car that pulled out had a kid at the wheel and on the phone. Now, hold up, who are these people talking to? They just got out of class with their friends, who they are probably either meeting for lunch or getting something for, so they will be seeing them REALLY soon. I wouldn’t be surprised if those kids were on the phone talking to each other, you know, from car to car. *smh* Progress. That’s it. My kid does not get a phone.
The computer has taken things to an entirely new level. Most people have to work on a computer. Then there is the fact that one can google for the rest of his/her natural life because this site leads to that site and the need to look this and that up. No wonder they are billionaires. Don’t forget about our lovely media, which is available on said computer and can often wreak havoc with one’s peace of mind. Are they lying? Did they get bad intelligence? Why are they telling me about her and/or him or them AGAIN? Stuff like that.
I guess as I am getting *gasp* older, I’m seeing that rest is really important. Not being lazy, but just taking the time to rest. It’s like music. Music isn’t one continuous note. There are rests. There is rhythm. Working at a consistently high standard demands attention to that rhythm, and so does living a balanced, purpose driven life. So, come Sunday, I guess I’ll be unplugged.
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