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"To poke a
wood fire is more solid enjoyment than almost anything else in the
world."
~Charles Dudley Warner |
Good morning!
How many times have you found yourself getting angry at a
disobedient computer? What about getting tired of a ringing phone?
Have you ever head a child get frustrated with a video game? Do you
have a spouse or child (or does your) cell phone seem to ring
incessantly? Just as we choose to have these technologies that "make
our life easier" (said tongue in cheek), we can also choose to turn
them all off once in a while.
In Wisconsin we have many thunderstorms and with them many power
outages. We are all amazed at how quiet the house is when the power
goes out. There isn't any "hum" or electronics, beeping instant
messengers, radios or televisions left on--just silence. We navigate
the house by candlelight and flashlight without the option of
electronics. Depending on what we were doing at the time of the power
outage, it is sometimes frustrating. Yet after 10-20 minutes without
electricity, we all slow down, and then start laughing and talking.
(The only part that is truly frustrating is resetting all the digital
clocks in the house!)
After a particularly stormy spring, I began to miss the storms and our
"quiet time." As a result I began scheduling "power outages" once a
week for our family. Once a week we turn it "all off." Once a week we
slow down and enjoy. Try implementing an electricity and phone-free
night in your home once per week or month. If your family won't join
you (although young kids quickly embrace the idea) do it for a couple
of hours one day when you are home alone. Create a time and space for
life to be simple.
Your Turn: Choose a time this week to "turn it all off"
and enjoy quality time without interruptions either by yourself or with
your family.
Your Daily Affirmation: Each week I take time to
rejuvenate and connect by turning off technology and turning on
heartfelt communication. |
And
as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I
can't wait to see what it is!"
And
when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one
more thing I can do to make today matter?"
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