I’ve put myself into a detoxification program. I’ve known for a long time I had this problem but never got up the courage to deal with it. Several times I came close to hitting bottom but a week ago I hit it. I finally realized this is no way to live.
I stopped reading business emails. Cold turkey. Last Friday. Need something from me? When I come back to work, during business hours. That’s my detox regimen.
The Labor Department studies how we Americans spend our time. “Other types of leisure, including reading, socializing in person and taking a second to think, have edged down since 2003.” (WSJ, June 19) Heh, you! Do you need to detox? From emails? Messaging? Facebook? We spend less time “socializing in person and taking a second to think.” Huh?
Think of the God implications. When you come before God at the end of your life, you won’t be able to Google the right answers. Preparation requires solitude with God, not your screen.
Think of family and friend implications, “socializing in person.” More hearts closer together, quality and quantity time. And don’t get me started on ear buds!
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