We had our first no tech Tuesday yesterday. And in short, it was beautiful. Really. I mean, I’ve put limitations on myself in recent months as to when and how long I get online. But having screens completely turned off for a day was…freeing.
So I thought I would document a really brief list of 10 lessons I learned or relearned from our day without technology.
- My kids would and could survive without Flappy Bird.
- 85% of my emails can be deleted without me even reading them. And 98% of the emails that I do need to read do not need immediate attention.
- I’m a writer. Not writing yesterday reminded me. Writing is more than something I do, it’s a part of who I am.
- So…I’m going to have to come up with a new writing schedule if I’m going to post here on Wednesdays.
- It’s possible for my phone to actually stay almost fully charged all day long. All. day. long.
- I don’t want to look back on my life and realize I spent too many of my moments on a screen rather than looking into the eyes of the people right in front of me.
- Electronics can stifle creativity and imagination.
- And my 6-year-old can draw a zombie (which he said was supposed to be a boy with braces but it looked more like a zombie so he went with it).
- Social media does not need my two-cents. I already knew this one but it’s good to be reminded.
- And lastly…I’m distractible, so I have to stay on-guard with my time. And I have to teach my kids to stay on-guard with their time.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
All we have is today. So whether online or not, may we do whatever we do for God’s glory. It’s what we ultimately long for.
Fill me, Lord…
Have you ever purposefully stepped away from technology? What did you learn?
Encouraged? Share with your friends:
YEs, yes and YES! I agree with all of your points. I have started taking an entire week off of the web. It is beautiful. I have removed cell service from my cell phone and have found so much beauty in the world and time to spend with friends in real life and my children have their Mom back. Technology can be good, but it should never ever run our lives or replace the beauty of interaction with others.
Number 5…what!? No way.
Number 10…yes. Just this morning during my time doing the Take Refuge study, I acknowledged that a step toward obedience for me right now is to step away from distractions.
I live Life and I Have Good days. Whatever I can’t do in my own strength or ability. I trust in the Holy Spirit Guidance. God says “Rejoice!” Daily. I’m confident that He knows my heart and my mind. Exhorting and Edifying who He is/belief in Him, may not be /wanted-needed by many. (Many may not know Him) However, it matters to God. All Glory Be to God. !☝️
Also if it’s social network it’s freedom of speech to the one who implemented it and to the one who was invited to share in it.
~No division, No Religion, No Rules.
I made my decision to follow my King.~
I started doing a media fast 2 years ago in January for the whole month. No computer, no tv. It was so effective and like you said, so freeing, that last year I not only did it in January but in June, too. I make sure I let all my family and friends know ahead of time what I’m doing. If they really need me they can text me or better yet…come see me in person! (I know this kind of fast for this length of time isn’t possible for everyone.) Without the distractions of technology I commit to spending more time with God and drawing close to Jesus. For the first time I read the Bible through in less than a year!