Unplugging
"In a world where people use the Internet an average of 30 hours a week and keep the TV or radio on 7.9 hours a day, we need to get unplugged from virtual reality and address our addiction to technology and the toxins it brings into our lives. Unplug, and look into the eyes of another human face - see the beauty of God's creation!" (p. 87 Spiritual Disciplines Handbook)
We all know how much we time we spend looking at screens... right? In the quote above, it says people use the Internet on average 30 hours a week! That is an average of 4 hours and 15 minutes a day! For those of us who work in offices on computers, this average might actually be low. With all the constant distraction and interaction online, sometimes we simply just need to unplug. Put down the phones and tablets and computers, and spend some quality time with other people.
God created us as interactive and relational beings. We all need some time where we are in personal contact with other people, in conversation, in non-verbal way, and in touch. Some good ways of unplugging are by taking intentional times away from phones, tablets, computers, and televisions and doing something else. By stepping away from the constant barrage of 'instant' communication, you can focus on other types of communication, perhaps even communication with God! To get started thinking about your plugged in/unplugged balance, keep track this week of how much time you spend looking at a screen, any screen. Is that time balanced by how much time you spend face to face with other people?
We all know how much we time we spend looking at screens... right? In the quote above, it says people use the Internet on average 30 hours a week! That is an average of 4 hours and 15 minutes a day! For those of us who work in offices on computers, this average might actually be low. With all the constant distraction and interaction online, sometimes we simply just need to unplug. Put down the phones and tablets and computers, and spend some quality time with other people.
God created us as interactive and relational beings. We all need some time where we are in personal contact with other people, in conversation, in non-verbal way, and in touch. Some good ways of unplugging are by taking intentional times away from phones, tablets, computers, and televisions and doing something else. By stepping away from the constant barrage of 'instant' communication, you can focus on other types of communication, perhaps even communication with God! To get started thinking about your plugged in/unplugged balance, keep track this week of how much time you spend looking at a screen, any screen. Is that time balanced by how much time you spend face to face with other people?
Comments
Post a Comment