When I worked outside the home, I was tethered to my work phone - 24 hours a day. I really noticed the impact after I was done working. I no longer needed to be tethered to my phone and I had the luxury of answering calls and messages as desired. But it took my family over 6 months to get used to this new found freedom. The phone would "beep" and one of my children would go running for my phone and rush it to me - "here Mommy!" I felt so sad, and a little angry. What had I done to them? What was I teaching them?
Fast forward a year or two, and they have calmed down on the phone. But now there is the internet and Facebook - good tools if used wisely. A plethera of information is literally at our fingertips - recipes, crafts, birthday ideas, answers to questions.... But do I really need to know what Susy fed her cat for dinner? (Okay, I am exaggerating here....slightly) There is SO MUCH information it can quickly become TMI - TOO MUCH INFORMATION - and overwhelm and muddle our minds with needless input.
Over the past few weeks I have been sensing the need to stream line and guard more carefully what information "goes in". The Holy Spirit knows exactly what I need to know. If I will listen, He is always faithful to guide and help me (and you). I am reminded to go to Him first, not the internet where I can easily slip down into that rabbit hole and emerge an hour later thinking "where did I just go?"
When I saw Sarah Mae's challenge, I jumped in. I think my children will enjoy this challenge with me. And what a great way to gear up for the new school year - spending 2 weeks practicing being present with my most cherished blessings - creating a new habit of enjoying the moment WITH them.
So, ready or not, here I go!
2 comments:
You nailed it on the head! That's exactly how I feel. No, I don't feel addicted to the internet, and no, I don't feel like I'm neglecting my kids. I feel fully engaged. But it's a Pandora's Box that needs to be kept in it's place VERY wisely, and I'm hoping to learn some good boundaries to put in place so that I can keep this issue in check. Glad to find you at the Unwired link up!!
I am so glad you are joining in! And yes, the Internet is a wonderful tool, when we master it. Can't wait to see how your journey unfolds!
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