The second Friday in March is National Day of Unplugging. This holiday consists of a 24 hour period from sundown to sundown, to unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than using today’s technology, electronics, and social media.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Take a break from technology and use #NationalDayOfUnplugging to post on social media the day before to spread the word.
So, why is this day important?
Well, let’s be honest. Many of us deal with technology addiction.
https://www.desiringgod.org/ has a great article that talks about smartphone addiction and our spiritual ADD. Click HERE to read the entire article.
In this article, Tony Reinke, Senior writer for desiringGod.org asked you to finish this sentence: As I evaluate my life right now, my use of social media [Facebook, Twitter, Instagram] is . . .
(A) . . . under control, limited, and healthy.
(B) . . . not controlled or restricted, but also not having a negative influence on my life.
(C) . . . uncontrolled and unhealthy. I check my social networks compulsively throughout the day, and it’s probably not good for me.
What is your answer?
Tony Reinke offered five concerns and then followed with five practical responses.
Concern 1: Our Spiritual ADD
Concern 2: Losing Our Worldview
Concern 3: Losing Our Filters
Concern 4: Posturing an Image
Concern 5: Living Disembodied
Click HERE to read the full article and to gain insight on each concern and solution.
For our Morning Thing Fave 5 today, we shared our 5 favorite ways to UNPLUG. Try one today for yourself!
Rise and Shine 