Really well written -- I think one of the saddest affects of this world of instant gratification is how it rejects moments of quiet solitude, & makes us strangers to ourselves. I used to be able to go on long walks without music, or cook without the tv on, but now whenever i’m chopping up veggies or doing the dishes i immediately reach for a podcast or turn on any noise to fill that quiet space. I rarely just to sit with myself, and allow my thoughts to roam. when i somehow end up without my phone on me, i have almost no idea what to do with myself. It’s terrifying.
I’m so glad to finally read something that matches with my perception of the current world..
And it’s amazing that, in the final (of the day and the text lol), we all need to remember to slow down a bit and comprehend somethings, instead of just irrationally adapt to a pace that was presented as the “reality of life”.
One of the best ! This is so true how much more automated we have become in just a decade ! You really bring this to life ! And a reminder that’s it’s ok to slow down .
Not usually a David Brooks fan but so far I love his latest book, where he says that social media favors stimulation over understanding. It seems like your (our) struggles with automation are like a speed addict constantly tweaking for stimulation. Good on you for cutting your own food. Not there yet but who knows?
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll have to check that out. Our struggles with automation are definitely akin to an addiction. We develop a tolerance for a certain level of automation and then need things to be quicker and quicker.
Really well written -- I think one of the saddest affects of this world of instant gratification is how it rejects moments of quiet solitude, & makes us strangers to ourselves. I used to be able to go on long walks without music, or cook without the tv on, but now whenever i’m chopping up veggies or doing the dishes i immediately reach for a podcast or turn on any noise to fill that quiet space. I rarely just to sit with myself, and allow my thoughts to roam. when i somehow end up without my phone on me, i have almost no idea what to do with myself. It’s terrifying.
Yes exactly! We’ve all grown increasingly uncomfortable with quiet when it’s quite good for us.
I’m so glad to finally read something that matches with my perception of the current world..
And it’s amazing that, in the final (of the day and the text lol), we all need to remember to slow down a bit and comprehend somethings, instead of just irrationally adapt to a pace that was presented as the “reality of life”.
Amazing text!
Thank you for your comment Laura <3 “irrationally adapt to a pace that was presented as ‘reality’” is such an astute way to put it
Wow! You've put into words what I've been feeling especially strongly this year...
Thank you so much for reading! I’m glad to hear it resonated with you, you’re not alone!
One of the best ! This is so true how much more automated we have become in just a decade ! You really bring this to life ! And a reminder that’s it’s ok to slow down .
Thank you! ❤️
Not usually a David Brooks fan but so far I love his latest book, where he says that social media favors stimulation over understanding. It seems like your (our) struggles with automation are like a speed addict constantly tweaking for stimulation. Good on you for cutting your own food. Not there yet but who knows?
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll have to check that out. Our struggles with automation are definitely akin to an addiction. We develop a tolerance for a certain level of automation and then need things to be quicker and quicker.