I was reflecting today about social media and what life was like before it infiltrated practically every aspect of our lives.
I was thinking about the days where I actually used public phones to call my parents when I was ready to be picked up from the shops or how I researched assignments in the university library, yes reading actual books (…and no Google! 😯).
I thought about where I turned first for parenting advice, homemaking ideas or Sunday school lesson inspiration.
Well…. I recall more in-depth personal research and discussion, and less distraction from posts on the “5 things to do to help you X, Y, Z”
I remember making great use of the few Bible commentaries and dictionaries I owned (and still cherish!) to make sure I thoroughly understood the text I was teaching my Sunday school students, and less reliance on curriculum and resources (while teaching materials are of course still incredibly useful….I miss the days of digging for the truth and finding ways to explain concepts …just me and the Lord).
I still believe there are some good corners left on the internet, but overall I think it’s wise to look back at how life used to be and find ways to reintroduce the good stuff that social media seems to have pulled away from us….like:
More reading, less scrolling
More talking, less texting
More walking, less lounging
More praying, less “searching”
Interested to know your thoughts…what would you add?
I’m sure that overwhelm and anxiety is rarely soothed in online spaces. But I know that we would be much better off if we adopted some good old habits that have slowly slipped away to make room for online activities.
Perhaps you feel you need a break or yearn for simplicity in your life again…. or perhaps you crave for clarity of mind.
Would you consider what your life was like before social media exploded and pick a few things you miss…and bring them back into your life again?
Blessings
Linda ❤️
