Once a week I make it a point to frequent a local sushi joint. And with that I make more than a concerted effort to leave my phone either in my car or at home (or any other time I go out to eat).I'll observe other patrons so glued their phones as if their lives depend on staying tapped into that collective 24/7. Heck, even in parking lots I'll see perfect strangers walking to/from their cars in such a way holding their phone up it's more or less a safety hazard with other cars passing through. Why oh why can't humans let the "tech" go for decent chunks of time?
My guess is it's become a false sense of security for most. And the irony it's one of the greatest modern world insecurities thriving to which most carbon based units are absolutely petrified to be without that dang phone.
It has truly become an art form to go out to eat alone, without the phone and have the ability to interact with others and treat that environment like it's indeed your authentic version of the physical world. Unfortunately, the masses now treat what's inside their phones as their playground.
Here's to hoping someday the tides turn and average folks get back to basics... life's too short to spend it staring at a screen for most of the day. The end:)
Another stellar post, Dubin. There is SO much here: Pema Chodron, remembering to play, AND to pay attention. And that's just scratching the surface. For me, it's become clear these past ten years the myriad ways we're drawn relentlessly to distraction, whether it's the Yankees, the latest "must watch" film/TV show, the need for approval, the overwhelming sense of fear, mostly about money, but, oh yeah, we all die at some point, so gimme another drink or five, and damn, that guy/girl is hot, Ima check that out, and on and on. We feel small and alone. We careen from person to person, event to event, desperately trying to fill up the holes in our heart, not realizing that we're inextricably connected to EVERYTHING, we just need to relax and gently pay attention.
I know this and I still need to remind myself daily to relax, to pay attention, to breathe. 4-7-8. One of the best breathing techniques there is! All y'all, check it out!!
Thank you for writing and sharing your journey, Professor. Grateful to you
Once a week I make it a point to frequent a local sushi joint. And with that I make more than a concerted effort to leave my phone either in my car or at home (or any other time I go out to eat).I'll observe other patrons so glued their phones as if their lives depend on staying tapped into that collective 24/7. Heck, even in parking lots I'll see perfect strangers walking to/from their cars in such a way holding their phone up it's more or less a safety hazard with other cars passing through. Why oh why can't humans let the "tech" go for decent chunks of time?
My guess is it's become a false sense of security for most. And the irony it's one of the greatest modern world insecurities thriving to which most carbon based units are absolutely petrified to be without that dang phone.
It has truly become an art form to go out to eat alone, without the phone and have the ability to interact with others and treat that environment like it's indeed your authentic version of the physical world. Unfortunately, the masses now treat what's inside their phones as their playground.
Here's to hoping someday the tides turn and average folks get back to basics... life's too short to spend it staring at a screen for most of the day. The end:)
Chasing security is an ouroburos mission. Hope my spelling is correct🤞🏽
I recommend "The Wisdom of Insecurity," by Alan Watts.
Another stellar post, Dubin. There is SO much here: Pema Chodron, remembering to play, AND to pay attention. And that's just scratching the surface. For me, it's become clear these past ten years the myriad ways we're drawn relentlessly to distraction, whether it's the Yankees, the latest "must watch" film/TV show, the need for approval, the overwhelming sense of fear, mostly about money, but, oh yeah, we all die at some point, so gimme another drink or five, and damn, that guy/girl is hot, Ima check that out, and on and on. We feel small and alone. We careen from person to person, event to event, desperately trying to fill up the holes in our heart, not realizing that we're inextricably connected to EVERYTHING, we just need to relax and gently pay attention.
I know this and I still need to remind myself daily to relax, to pay attention, to breathe. 4-7-8. One of the best breathing techniques there is! All y'all, check it out!!
Thank you for writing and sharing your journey, Professor. Grateful to you
I'M GONNA DIE?!?
"The real meditation is how you live your life."
Especially what you eat. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 👌🏾