Almost everything will work again, if you Unplug for a few minutes, including You!
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This post is about taking time to Unplug from the daily pressure of trying to keep up with social media. We fool ourselves into thinking that we have a grip on how much time we spend on our computers or smart phones but we do not. Our concerns for missing something that we believe is important for us to know prevents us from seeing the addiction. Communication has broken down between people.
For example:
I was having dinner at a restaurant before a play my husband was taking me to see for my birthday in July. It’s a lovely Japanese Restaurant with delicious food, sushi and furnished with traditional japanese paintings and decor.
A family of four came in and were seated at the next table beside ours. Shortly after getting their menu’s and ordering, they all grabbed their phones and focused on the screens before them. Sadly, they did that the entire time they were eating. No conversation occurred during the entire hour they sat at the table. After the father paid for the check, they got up and left.
Are we unable to leave media behind during a short one hour of eating?
Technology has given us many benefits. We can skype family in other states. We can talk and see members of our family during times when traveling isn’t possible. Being able to research subjects or learn on-line is a phenomenal tool; but, somethings been lost. We need to find it soon. Our children are missing many things they could experience from their parents or extended families. They’re lost by a mesmerizing screen that is constantly calling them.
Will this one day be an addiction like drugs and alcohol?
I hope not. Perhaps, finding a middle road for all to be happy can be a topic of conversation: at dinner?
Namaste,
Isadora 🙏🏻
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
Becca @ ‘On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea’
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December 31, 2018 at 12:42 am
Well done! Unplug has its benefits and all of us need to do it! Happy New Year to come!
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January 1, 2019 at 6:49 pm
Glad you agree, aFrank.
Happy New Year 2019 🥂🍾 Cheers
Isadora 😎
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January 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Happy New Year, Isadora!
Hope to see you at the new aFa Weekend Concert Series this weekend featuring the Beatles.
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January 2, 2019 at 9:21 pm
Ahhh … the Beattles. I wasn’t in the states when they hit the US scene. I’ll try my best. I’ll be on the lookout for th email. Thanks for letting me know. I’ve been off the fir due to health issues: https://insidethemindofisadora.com/2018/12/29/cafe-chat/ – not enoug red wine. LOL
Happy 2019 🥂🍾 Cheers 🍷🍷
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January 3, 2019 at 2:54 am
Isadora,
Yep – the Fab Four are the perfect choice for the series opener. Thanks for directing me back to a post I missed. Not enough red wine will do that to you!
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December 29, 2018 at 10:19 pm
I see the exact scene all too often. It is sad that this is the new definition of quality time. 😢
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January 2, 2019 at 9:10 pm
Sadly, it is the new definition. I’m sure our parents thought the things we were doing weren’t that great. But, they did have a way of letting us know. : – )
Thanks JoHawk for popping in and commenting. It’s always appreciated.
Happy New Year 2019
Isadora 😎
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January 2, 2019 at 9:42 pm
My pleasure.
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December 29, 2018 at 9:30 pm
I agree Isadora. I am saddened to hear that a family would do that at a restaurant. I probably spend too much time on my computer. At night it doesn’t matter, I would probably be watching some rubbish on TV anyway. I enjoy the benefits of connection. Have a lovely 2019 Happy New Year from Australia 🙂
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January 2, 2019 at 9:07 pm
YAY … Australia in the house. Good to see you. Welcome again …
I believe there can be some interesting things to see on television. I enjoy documentaries. The lives of those who’ve come before us. Learning about them, in whatever genre, teaches us. Some of their struggles help give our lives meaning. We’re not so different when it comes to the hard times we go through. Perhaps, what’s changed now in families is the permissiveness. Parents need to set limits. They need to be parents. My daughters never saw me as a friend. Discipline require them not to like you so much. And, I don’t mean beatings. Just strong firm NO’s. Anyway, let’s hope the future is brighter. May the new year bring you good health, joy, happiness and more LOVE than your heart can hold.
Happy 2019
Isadora 😎
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December 29, 2018 at 9:27 pm
Awesome my friend. Compliments of the season.😀🥰
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January 2, 2019 at 8:59 pm
Hope all is well, Seyi. I always enjoy seeing you visit and comment.
Let’s hope this year 2019 brings good health, joyful happiness, ;eace and LOVE …
Isadora 😎
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January 3, 2019 at 3:41 pm
All is well my friend! Happy New Year!! 🙂
I have been busy, relatives came for the holidays and they just left yesterday. Wished the holiday could stretch more but back to work now. I’ll head over to yours soon, I’m writing my New Year’s article. Amen to your prayers and same to you too! 🙂
Much love. 🙂 🙂
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January 3, 2019 at 6:22 pm
Family is always the #1 priority. Life moves quickly. We don’t want to miss one thing. Enjoy while you can … these are treasured moments for you to look back on fondly. XOXO
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