Yes, as per previous post, a lot of aspects of social media are like junk food. Superficial feel-goods, without much deep nourishment to the soul. But is that always the case? Is that the only side of the coin? No. I feel connected to people with similar interests and passions to mine who I've found … Continue reading Social Media is NOT like Junk Food
Tag: digital age
Social Media is like Junk Food
Social media is like junk food. The likes, loves, and haha emojis I get feel like they are feeding my sense of self. But they are only doing so on a very superficial level. They are not giving me actual care and nourishment. Much like empty-calorie, low nutrient-density food.
Bills, Bills, Bills: The Ease of Digital Bill Pay
I think G-d thought that if he made things easier for us, it would make cultivating a spiritual connection more accessible. Like: less time in the field, farm, or coal mine and more time to thank Him for the abundance that wehave. We’re not busy washing our clothes in rivers or grinding our own wheat. I … Continue reading Bills, Bills, Bills: The Ease of Digital Bill Pay
Sedentary Life Be Like…
texting a mile a minute no matter how I spin it they were on a different trajectory working in a factory churning butter for hours for their family milling and tilling till satisfactory— work was done it was no fun but they didn't know how to relax by the light of a tv show Then … Continue reading Sedentary Life Be Like…
The Significance of a Dot
During my lunch break today I had to call the bank where I have my nutrition business account. They recently got taken over by another company and my online log in wasn’t working. I spoke to the kind clerk who helped me set up the account two years ago. (Side bar: having this ongoing relationship … Continue reading The Significance of a Dot
Our Zen Den
I have been having a lot of fun in setting up the rooms of our new home. It started out empty and I am determined to keep it as close to that as possible: decluttered, bare. Store our things in the closet, a few pieces of furniture—not too much to take away from the space … Continue reading Our Zen Den
Smart Ways to Bypass Your Smartphone
I was recently discussing with my friend how we are each trying to decrease our reliance on our smartphone. In a previous conversation I shared how buying a wristwatch was helpful for me so that I don't have to check my phone every time I want to know the time. Because when I do check … Continue reading Smart Ways to Bypass Your Smartphone
As Computers Become Like Humans, Humans Become Like Robots
We are advancing in how to make computers mimic humans, such as a camera imitating a human eye or smart speakers that respond to our requests. While at the same time, humans are becoming more robotic—doing things by rote, on autopilot. Instead of living mindfully and marveling at the wonders of the human eye and … Continue reading As Computers Become Like Humans, Humans Become Like Robots
Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
I recently had a picnic outside with my daughter. I didn't bring my phone because I wanted to live in the moment and be fully present with my little munchkin. But then I felt bad when I couldn't take a picture to capture how sweet our venture outdoors was. I have felt this guilt many … Continue reading Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
