I recently counted the number of screens in my home. Including TVs and computers of various sizes, the current count for myself, my husband and our youngest, still at home son stands at 14. No wonder I sometimes feel frazzled and overloaded. And when I cannot get a screen to work I just feel stupid. I am not a big TV person but I do love the news and “talking heads.” I also, like the rest of the world, have discovered podcasts and Netflix. But sometimes I just have to say enough is enough! Unplug! The sound of silence is still refreshing and healthy. Ahhhh…….Gentle conversation with others, a quiet walk, a good book…with real pages! I have noticed that when I unplug and slow down for a short time, my brain begins, after a bit, to have creative thoughts and ideas again. The pressure lessens and things look more beautiful.
I think we all are like a frozen computer screen at times…we just need to be turned off for awhile. I saw this quote by Anne Lamott in a magazine recently. She said”Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” So I shall close….time to REBOOT!
I am with you on this one for sure. Sometimes just getting away with a physical book, and a box of chocolates while soaking in the bubble bath….yeah, that is how I unplug. I may feel a little guilty afterwards though.
I like adding the chocolates!
I enjoyed this email and agree with it. Newest research says ” Shut off all screens earlier particularly for high school students and work at a later start time for them.They need more sleep than they are getting.
agree with the kids needing more sleep!