We are flooded with unnecessary technology, but someone (or something) told us that we are better persons if we have them. Of course, we don’t have time if we spend it worrying about being more present in the virtual world. I have a theory that some “smart” devices appeared due to our sloppiness and addiction in the virtual world and manipulative inception that we don’t have time and our lives are extremely busy. ![]() Why do I need a robot following me? Why do I need to ask about the weather or music on a device if I can go to the computer and make it in 10 seconds? What’s the deal of showing my lunch to hundreds of people that I don’t know? Why do I need to look to an incredible and natural sunrise in front of me through the phone camera to get the best capture? A feature phone or not being in social media don’t make us “old fashion.” Dispensing the “smart” devices in our home and choosing analogical or well-selected devices does not make us a primitive species. I don’t think we are lone wolves by trying to live our real-life rather than look at it through a “smart” device and create a balance between it and necessary digital life. I use Twitter only for my private feed lists on subjects or news that I’m interested in and to share any information about my work, redirecting the followers to my website or Telegram. Still, the peace and time that this decision brought me created some “selfishness” to my well-being and allowed me to organize my life better and spend time with people interested in connecting with me rather than hundreds of “friends.” Perhaps, I’ll not reach some “friends” on my list. I’ve posted on my profile sometime before they can find me on Twitter, Telegram (I have a channel there), or through my website. I deactivated Facebook, which means that I have access only to Messenger. If you’re a heavy social media user & then you just fall of the face of the internet, people can start to get worried & perhaps pull you back down the rabbit hole. That’s why I really appreciate all the tips our Mudita Community is able to offer people switching to Mudita Pure. I think since I took baby steps, it’s pretty much been a smooth transition. If people want you in their life, they will find ways for you to be there, you don’t have to fight for a spot. My family & friends call and text instead of using apps, but I’ve had to encourage them to do this. ![]() I’ve learned to nurture my REAL LIFE relationships & make actual time for people. You have to take little baby steps everyday & you’ll be surprised how much richer your life becomes. That said, it DID take awhile to get to this point & I definitely didn’t do it COLD TURKEY. ![]() I go on there once in awhile, when I’m on the computer (I don’t have the apps on my Blackberry because there are no FB & INSTA apps for that OS) Just like with all technology I use, it’s there to be a useful tool, rather than a mindless distraction. ![]() Don’t get get me wrong, I do have some social media, like Twitter & yes INSTAGRAM (shocking I know), but the thing is, I just don’t let them control my life. Hmmmm, I never really thought of myself as a “lone wolf” I guess, I just live my life & I’m not really too concerned about things that happen outside my immediate orbit.
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