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Sunday Gems #6 - Life Without Distractions
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Hello Reader
It's been a quiet two days for me. There was no WiFi, and I found myself at a loss, at first, as to what to do to occupy myself. I realised how reliant I am on an internet connection to entertain, educate or enjoy myself. Most of what I do requires an internet connection, such as Whatsapp messaging friends, attending live virtual meet-ups, following workouts, learning about drawing, and so on.
I had to readjust my hobbies and past times to more traditional means. Internet access, not so long ago, wasn't a mainstream thing. Yet, we still thrived and enjoyed life. To connect with loved ones, we used traditional messaging apps that require no internet, called people or left voice messages or wrote letters and sent them via mail. We met people in person whenever we could. We walked or ran and danced to work out or made our own routines. We learned the basic skills by reading physical textbooks, finding tutors or attending workshops.
I guess these past two days without the distraction of the internet reminded me how resourceful, inventive and capable we are. A life without distractions. This is my reminder to slow down, use my own initiative more and spend time doing things offline too. Maybe Reader, it's a reminder for you too?
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π§ Mind Shift - Nuggets of Wisdom
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β€ Curious Minds - Book Recs
- βMind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy
- βDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
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π§π½ββοΈSoul Time - Nourishing Activities
- Today Sunday 25th @ 8:00 PM EST Balance Within | New Moon Ritual + Restorative Yoga with Laia BovΓ©
- Monday 26th @ 11:05 AM EST: Create & Toss! with Stefanie Alicia
- Tuesday 27th @ 8:15 PM EST: Release Your Stress and Anxiety - Weekly Breathwork with Guri
- Wednesday 28th @ 10:00 AM EST: LIVE Art Therapy class with Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei
- Thursday 29th @ 12:30 PM EST: Writing for Resilience with Cassie Premo Steele, Ph.D.
- Friday 30th @ 8:00 PM EST: Feel Good Friday Yin Yoga
with KC Fitzgerald - Saturday 01st Oct @ 12:00 PM EST: Monthly Alignment Meeting with Canel Ty
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π Inner Work - Questions for you
What can activity can you immerse yourself in without the use of technology? What brings you joy when you are feeling down? How can you make time for distraction free time in your life?
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