 Lately, I have been recognizing the need to slow down my daily input from digital devices. I know that might seem weird starting a blog this way, but reality is, I spend way too much time not accomplishing anything except wearing out the track pad on my laptop. Hour after hour each week with nothing to show for it. I had a reality check the other day about my computer use:
Facebook- Let's face it, I don't know you any better because of it or that picture of your dinner from last night. (I am totally guilty of this kind of thing) Twitter- There are only so many inspirational/motivational quotes that one person can consume in one day (and to be honest, I remember exactly 0% of them). Then there is Pinterest, Email, Blogs, etc. And my problem isn't relegated to my laptop. My tablet makes things even more accessible, and more over, my phone keeps me constantly in the loop. Worse yet, one afternoon I looked up from my digital device only to see the rest of my sweet family also ensconsed in some form of digital entertainment, basking in the glow of their own LCD screens. As a husband, father, and head of my household, I knew it was time to act. I don't often issue decrees here at home, and often we joke about when I put my foot down about an issue, but it has become apparent that it is time for "my foot to speak." From July 1 through December 31, we as a family, wil be spending only 2 half hour shifts in front of digital devices per day for personal use. I hope that this will help us to focus our attention to actually developing friendships instead of only interacting via the internet. It will also help me prioritize how I will spend my down time- being an active participant rather than a passive observer in life. If you are looking to free yourself and/or your time, I will be blogging about how I am going about this and the results (positive and negative) that I experience over the next 6 months. Ephesians 5:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.
Mom
6/25/2012 11:45:51 pm
Wishing you good luck in your next 6 month process of less digital time.
Adrienne
6/26/2012 03:12:54 am
Gotta ask. Are you including an e-reader (for personal use)? I sometimes use my kindle to read to Tori and have been considering purchasing one for Nicolas to avoid my inevitable late fees at the library. How many times did you hear your parents tell you to "go read a book" when you complained that you were bored? Although I do try and tell Nicolas to burden a neighbor... I mean play outside with some friends, first. :)
Steve
6/26/2012 08:16:09 am
Well said Jason. Read a book a few years back, written by a medical doctor as I recall, entitled 'The Overload Syndrome: Learning to Live Within Your Limits' (by Richard Swenson). I'm challenged by Heb 10:24 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (ESV) How can we stir up one another if we dont "consider" (strategize, plan)? Which all takes time, time often given to many other things . . . which then make me pretty ineffective with the community of God's people, both within the church and the world. Cheers! Comments are closed.
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