Yesterday I deposited a check at the bank and did each step painstakingly to make sure it went through. It's a simple process, but sometimes the simple things are harder for me, since I have issues trusting that things are really supposed to go smoothly. It gives me a sense of control if my hard … Continue reading Technology Makes Tasks Easier, But Not the Task of Living in the Moment
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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
The Irony of Checking the Temperature on One’s Phone
This morning I was going to check the temperature on my phone. Again. But I've been trying to use my phone less this past year, since I don't want my daughter exposed to screens. Plus, I have a propensity to being hooked on technology and find it healthy to reduce my usage in general. So … Continue reading The Irony of Checking the Temperature on One’s Phone
Thoreau and the Sabbath
This past Friday afternoon I sat in a gazebo surrounded by trees and squirrels—immersing myself in nature to melt away the layers of effort and tension that formed during my workweek. I listened acutely for all the surrounding sounds—the birds chirping, the squirrels squeaking, the golf cart across the way beeping as it backed up … Continue reading Thoreau and the Sabbath
Mindful Nuggets 