“Real sacrifice lightens the mind of the doer and gives him a sense of peace and joy.”
So says Mahatma Gandhi.
But then again, he never had to give up his cell phone.
In a fascinating little experiment, The New York Times threw down the gauntlet to its readers and challenged them to give up their internet and phone connections. The results are interesting, if not scary – it seems that for some, being connected is as addictive as any drug out there.
Others, however, found solace in the silence, remarking how they were “less stressed, much calmer, and less distracted.”
It’s interesting to hear some of the stories of those who took a breather from being connected and either reconnected with the rest of the world or were frustrated to tears.
Here at DotLoop, we encourage you to take a step way from the screen and get some fresh air after you quickly complete your contracts online and easily send them off to your client.
There’s no Farmville to distract you here.
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I can only imagine the distress it created for some by not having their wireless device or laptop strapped to their hip! I try to put my iPhone down for at least 2 one-hour segments during the day to practice my “serenity”. =) Great post!
I could never do it for more than a day or two at the most. Funnily, a friend just swore off of facebook and I caught her on it today. It is hard to break old habits.
Thanks for the feedback, which too is addictive!