Sadly, cell phones are even destroying relationships. I know a man whose fiancee dumped him because he resented the fact that she couldn't put it down during their visits. Go figure!
One minute it is peaceful and quiet. I'm in the middle of writing a poem or essay and the pure silence is broken with: barking dogs, loud, roaring motorcycles or loud vehicles! My mind goes limp and I forgot what I had wanted to say! And then it starts to rain and the lightning flashes and the thunder booms like an explosion! How can I concentrate? Oh, but the explosions of fireworks on or near the 4th of July will surely shatter my thoughts and dreams!
no one is all this tech stuff you clearly defined the reason you call yourself no one on substack?
Now I understand. Thanks,
Thank you Allen, your description of what technology, multitasking, and lack of sustained attention really resonates with me.
I'm going to the mountains soon with husband, dog, and no WiFi.
You've really got me yearning to be there.
And wondering about what it actually is the ails me these days. 🤔
No wifi and that will help with what ails you. No wifi and I hope no cell phones, no texting. Breathe in the mountains
Sadly, cell phones are even destroying relationships. I know a man whose fiancee dumped him because he resented the fact that she couldn't put it down during their visits. Go figure!
Sounds like there were probably lots of problems there.
One minute it is peaceful and quiet. I'm in the middle of writing a poem or essay and the pure silence is broken with: barking dogs, loud, roaring motorcycles or loud vehicles! My mind goes limp and I forgot what I had wanted to say! And then it starts to rain and the lightning flashes and the thunder booms like an explosion! How can I concentrate? Oh, but the explosions of fireworks on or near the 4th of July will surely shatter my thoughts and dreams!
Allan
It's a good idea to take a tech shabbat but it's not easy. Thank you for your meaningful and thoughtful response.