Wow it has been a long time since I have written anything on here.
School has got me super busy, along with our niece being born, it felt I didn't have time to sit and write. But here is the reality of that thought... I have LOTS of time!
So, I have been thinking of lots of things that I'd like to share on here and get feedback and thoughts on about, but this one stands out for me. It stands out for me right now, because I am suppose to be writing a paper right now, and instead I am not. It is so hard to focus now a days on a certain thing, especially if it has to do with a computer in front of you!
I am finding that more and more I am getting stuck some days in that 'ADD' type of mode in my life, where I cannot focus for 5 minutes without a change of scenery or a 'break.' I bet Facebook is the best example for many of us as far as 'taking a break.' IT seriously bugs me that I have to be on a computer for school ALL the time.. because the reality is that Facebook, blogs, and window shopping online is WAY more interesting than school work. So even a minute ago I came to my browser to look up a definition, and realized how crazy the web pages are these days. I could barely find the definition! There were so many advertisements and pictures all around that it took FOCUS to find what I was looking for. That is crazy. And yet I think it speaks a reality to me about how our culture functions now a days. No wonder kids are being labeled more and more with ADHD.... our culture is making them that!
Anyways, I don't think I've explained this as well as I'd like, but I just don't want to be a part of this culture in that way. I have thought about getting rid of internet in our house before and limiting my time to it, but it doesn't seem completely viable with school and all. I want to have FOCUS on the things that are important in my life. I want to read the Word for more than 10 minutes without thinking about something else I could do... or do a paper without opening a browser and getting distracted. I think a lot of that is personal practice and choice to not give in. Bring on the challenge...
(P.S - not re-reading or editing this so it may not make sense in some parts! ha)
I can relate
ReplyDeleteIt takes SO much personal practice. I'm not an online shopper, so I don't have that nagging at me. But I do love not having facebook. I don't care if anyone has updated or sent me a message, because I don't have an account to check! I still work on my focus, but I find it has greatly improved in the 2-3 months of no facebook :) . I agree that no internet isn't that viable in todays world, but other things ON the internet are not a must. Challenge yourself to sticking to your tasks when you approach the computer, and walk away when you are done. You'll be surprised at how much you accomplish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating, I miss you.