I have a confession to make. I think I’m becoming obsessed with gadgets. Of course, it’s generally believed that even adults ‘love their toys’ but, when it comes to electronics i.e. things like smartphones, tablets and most things technological, I may slowly be heading down a path that will see me become a full-on tech geek at some point. Thing is, I’m on the hunt for my next smartphone now and, in my research, I’ve come across quite a few impressive options. A simple and innocent enough thing, right? But when I found myself comparing phone processor speeds and checking if my next phone had endless homescreen panes, I knew there was something in the water I’d been drinking.
The technologies available to us today are staggering to say the least. There’s an ‘app’ for pretty much everything and it’s all right at our fingertips. Everything can be achieved with ease and lightning speed. Yet, in the midst of rapid advancements and super-efficient social networking it is actually very possible to disconnect completely from the one entity that really needs our constant attention – ourselves. It has become very challenging in our world to create that much needed time of reflection where we can improve on ourselves and grow. We get caught up in demanding faster internet speeds from our service providers but neglect to develop our minds and make ourselves better.
As we begin the 2nd half of the year, it may be worth taking stock of how much time we’ve spent ‘socially networking’ or bonding with gadgets versus time spent just thinking in a quiet corner somewhere about how to grow and become better people. It may surprise us what we find.
I’m all for advancement and technological breakthroughs, just as long as I don’t lose myself and become just another gadget myself. Once in a while, it’s good that I come face to face with me. So the question i’d like to ask you today is How often do you reflect on your life?
Sometimes we shy away from moments of reflection because reflection often brings us face to face with reality, and the current state of affairs in our lives may not be pleasant to reflect upon and we end up getting lost in a fast paced life routine . For some, reality could be that you feel empty inside and life is just one big show. We all have moments where we ask questions and wish we could have all the answers. If you’d like to regain focus and passion in life, or understand what’s the purpose of life here on earth, we’d like to chat with you further about God, who’s the giver of life, meaning and purpose. Please click on the banner below.