Unleashing Your Wild Side: Rediscovering Humanity Through Technology Disconnection
What do all the old men bellyache about? The Good Old Days! Things were simpler. Times were better. People had a deeper sense of values. Children were tougher, smarter, and funnier. “Kids today!”
In many respects, those sentiments are nonsense. Most people tend to romanticize the past. Human existence is generally improving with each decade.
Technology, however, has become a double edged sword. While it has brought about massive improvements for most people, it also sucks away a little bit of those people’s humanity. Individuals become less wild animal and more zoo human. Is that a good thing? In some areas of life, like hygiene and housewares, sure. But where the dichotomy lies is in human health.
Technology has improved human health with medical advancements in procedures, medicine, and tools. Imagine surgery without anesthesia!
Technology has also made humans more sedentary and screen obsessed.
Ask the question: “What did my kids and I do on the last snow day?” Was it spent disconnecting from electronics and building a snowman? Or was it enjoyed on the couch streaming TV and surfing social media?
Do not be afraid to disconnect. While it may seem like it is unproductive, disconnecting is extremely productive!
Rest and relaxation is where the magic happens.
When the body and brain are given an opportunity to unwind, physical tension melts away, the mind untangles, and the spirit is lifted.
Sound hippy-dippy? Maybe. Try it. Disconnect from work, school, and electronics for an entire day. Will it be challenging? Sure. That’s the point. Push beyond the comfort zone and experience all the good things waiting just on the other side.
