Technology Society
Look outside your office building, those of you who are in one. Everyone is walking around in their own little world. They are on their cell phone. They have earbuds to listen to who knows what: music, podcasts, and radio. They text while walking, running into things, and not paying attention to where they are going. They even cross the street without looking for traffic. Surprisingly, I have not heard of people being run over. They all are zombies moving around the streets like in a science fiction movie.
Do these people know what they are missing? They are not paying attention to what is around them. Technology has turned us into a Zombie Society. Most of us, I included on occasion, have fallen into this trap of always needing our cell phone, iPad, or laptop to have access to up-to-the-minute updates on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, news, the security of our home, the security of our children, and whatever else we keep track of.
Now and then, we have to get back to nature. Go outside and take a walk. Take your dogs to the park. Take a road trip away from all this technology and relax. Don’t feel that you must be connected every waking moment for the rest of your life. Take a moment every day, slow down, and smell the roses.
Peace!!!
Genie
Amen. I don’t and won’t have a cell phone. Another dog… probably! Dogs need to go outside a lot and they are such terrific companions. I only spend time on the net a couple of times a day. The rest of the time I live. Being on the net is not living, it’s a lonely substitute.
I do like Netflix, though… no commercials and I can get on my tv.
Frank
Yes, I agree dogs are wonderful. I have two dogs. They are wonderful companions. I too have Netflix, I hate commercials. I find if watching regular TV with all the commercials I eat a lot more than I should. It is all those subtle food commercials that compel you to get up and get something to eat.
Thanks for the comment and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Peace!!!
Hari Qhuang
I made my own “no gadget hours”. For example, when I cook, I turn off my smartphone. It’s an ultimate “me” time. The same thing applies during my afternoon green-tea time. 😀
Frank
That is a good idea. I am about to put my gadgets away for the night. I drink some tea and do some reading before I go to bed. Have a good day.
Peace!!!
Hari Qhuang
Enjoy your tea! 😀
risinghawk
Such good advice – nature is the ultimate tonic for what ails you. Nice post!