02/09/2025
Last week I was given a week off from phone calls and the internet as the network was being improved in my local area. Initially I was a bit annoyed but after a few minutes decided to do the things that I always seem to have my want to do list but never get around to doing.
So for the first time in a long time I was able to read books without feeling the itch to respond to messages as they came through or to check various sites depending on what came into my mind (something I'm susceptible to doing due to curiosity 😆).
What initially was a bit of a shock became a welcome relief from the constant desire or pressure to stay connected to technology. It made me realise how, even though I hadn't really considered myself that attached to my phone or computer, I actually was to a higher degree than I thought.
We all are and with uranus in gemini, the trend for AI and so will continue to move forward. I don't believe technology is a bad thing but when it is used without awareness or a source of distraction, it can prevent us from connecting with ourselves and the things that really matter to us.
The biggest bonus was feeling my body relax as it let go of doing and I was able to just be without thinking about the next thing to get on with even if it was something pleasurable such as watching a movie or video. To give myself time to daydream and let my thoughts wander.
So after this experience my intention is to have some technology free nights where I stay away from turning on my computer or checking my phone. It reminds me of my childhood years where we didn't have all this technology to hand. We played outside during the day and in the evenings maybe watched tv or played games or read. We interacted with other people, our friends, neighbours, family...
If you feel called to disconnect, I definitely encourage it. Go out into nature - it's the best medicine for anything that you might be experiencing or finding challenging. And remember that your biggest resource isn't money, it's your time and attention 💗
Photo of my local beach 💚