I do not carry my phone around with me... certainly not on my body. It's for texting, photos, and sometimes phone calls or even FaceTime. I do bring it in my bag if i leave the house and have to remember to take it off airplane mode. I avoid giving out that phone number as much as possible. Keep a skype number that i give out if one is necessary. And use it to call for info, etc.
I have NO internet, skype, or anything online on my phone. (Luddite!) All of that is on my desktop computer. Also where my skype number is. I rarely answer it if it does ring since it's usually some robo-call for commercial purpose. If there's voicemail, i'll listen to it.
Still, i have a very happy and busy 'retired' life pursuing endless interests and taking care of house, yard and beloved family... hubs and nerd herd of kitties. Learning, reading and researching a lot. On my terms. Can't imagine how much easier it would've been to have internet and cell phones when we were younger, raising kids, working and going to college all at once! LOL!!!
Used to journal a lot. Esp before hubs let his biz go and retired, thanks partly to covid. We have separate interests we pursue... and plenty of interests and projects in common. And we both move slower than we used to... so everything takes us longer. THAT'S why retirement is necessary! What we used to get done in 12 hr days... we could never do now!! Maybe in a couple of weeks? LOL!!!
Life is good... tho we can both see that it will not likely last long enough to do and see and learn all we want to, now that we can. Sooo... all you young folks... believe us when we say... we never saw this getting old thingy happening ... to US!!! Whaaat?? Yeah, the math checks out... however... that was never gonna be US!!!!!!!!!!! :D
"If only i could have my 20 yr old body back and my current level of wisdom and knowledge!!" - my hubs Agree!! :D
"The continuous stimulation began with the expansion of the internet, as content became more abundant and easily accessible, the competition among companies to attract your attention has increased (Crowdcentric Media, 2014). There are more and more things to distract ourselves with."
Entertainment void of intellectual content, which is what we're immersed in these days, is not stimulation, it is distraction. Twenty-four-hour television, music, cell phones, and social media have turned us into zombies, devoid of conversation, acuity, and purpose. What passes for conversation consists of, "I'm like, duh," and similar self-referential, empty-headed phrases repeated endlessly. What passes for music is, similarly, empty-headed phrases repeated endlessly to mind-numbing rhythms. Television and movies are more of the same. The only stimulation entertainment industries reliably provide is sexual, most of which is perverse and degrading.
The internet's expansion has inundated us with easily accessible content, intensifying the competition for our attention. I sometimes feel mainstream entertainment often prioritizes sensationalism over substance, contributing to a culture of superficiality and distraction.
Awareness of this is they key to finding peace in a world demanding of attention and overloading us. I myself set time aside each week to review any distractions, unfollow or unsubscribe to anything that is overwhelming and demanding or distracting me. Thank you for sharing, I’m pleased to find your newsletter here !
At the risk of further overloading my limited attention span, I think your insight will be worth following. Thank you.
Wise reflection, I hope not to disappoint you with my next writings.
LOL!! Love it!
Headed out to paddleboard now, Homie
I follow this advice completely. Daily time reflecting (esp. in nature) is a vital necessity!
Absolutely! Those moments of introspection and connection with the natural world are essential for me since I was a kid.
OK I get it. I'm not going to 'like"your post
I do not carry my phone around with me... certainly not on my body. It's for texting, photos, and sometimes phone calls or even FaceTime. I do bring it in my bag if i leave the house and have to remember to take it off airplane mode. I avoid giving out that phone number as much as possible. Keep a skype number that i give out if one is necessary. And use it to call for info, etc.
I have NO internet, skype, or anything online on my phone. (Luddite!) All of that is on my desktop computer. Also where my skype number is. I rarely answer it if it does ring since it's usually some robo-call for commercial purpose. If there's voicemail, i'll listen to it.
Still, i have a very happy and busy 'retired' life pursuing endless interests and taking care of house, yard and beloved family... hubs and nerd herd of kitties. Learning, reading and researching a lot. On my terms. Can't imagine how much easier it would've been to have internet and cell phones when we were younger, raising kids, working and going to college all at once! LOL!!!
Used to journal a lot. Esp before hubs let his biz go and retired, thanks partly to covid. We have separate interests we pursue... and plenty of interests and projects in common. And we both move slower than we used to... so everything takes us longer. THAT'S why retirement is necessary! What we used to get done in 12 hr days... we could never do now!! Maybe in a couple of weeks? LOL!!!
Life is good... tho we can both see that it will not likely last long enough to do and see and learn all we want to, now that we can. Sooo... all you young folks... believe us when we say... we never saw this getting old thingy happening ... to US!!! Whaaat?? Yeah, the math checks out... however... that was never gonna be US!!!!!!!!!!! :D
"If only i could have my 20 yr old body back and my current level of wisdom and knowledge!!" - my hubs Agree!! :D
It sounds like you've found a balance that works perfectly for you in this digital age, that balance is truly inspiring.
"The continuous stimulation began with the expansion of the internet, as content became more abundant and easily accessible, the competition among companies to attract your attention has increased (Crowdcentric Media, 2014). There are more and more things to distract ourselves with."
Entertainment void of intellectual content, which is what we're immersed in these days, is not stimulation, it is distraction. Twenty-four-hour television, music, cell phones, and social media have turned us into zombies, devoid of conversation, acuity, and purpose. What passes for conversation consists of, "I'm like, duh," and similar self-referential, empty-headed phrases repeated endlessly. What passes for music is, similarly, empty-headed phrases repeated endlessly to mind-numbing rhythms. Television and movies are more of the same. The only stimulation entertainment industries reliably provide is sexual, most of which is perverse and degrading.
The internet's expansion has inundated us with easily accessible content, intensifying the competition for our attention. I sometimes feel mainstream entertainment often prioritizes sensationalism over substance, contributing to a culture of superficiality and distraction.
Awareness of this is they key to finding peace in a world demanding of attention and overloading us. I myself set time aside each week to review any distractions, unfollow or unsubscribe to anything that is overwhelming and demanding or distracting me. Thank you for sharing, I’m pleased to find your newsletter here !