I recently saw a little cartoon where it shows a woman in the morning, thinking to herself, “I’m going to get so much done today!” Next block, she had been punched in the face by a figure saying, “Nope.” That figure was labelled “Internet”.
There is a sad and growing trend of people’s online lives beginning to eclipse their real lives. We read of social media addiction and people frustrated that their offline life is not as full as it is online. That is NOT what I want. I see my online presence as a way to chronicle and supplement my real life – not replace it!
I know there are always tons of things vying for your attention online. But for the next week and a half, my blog will not be one of them. I just finished up the Adventure-a-Week challenge last Friday, which was SO much fun, and the weekly “hack”/upcycling challenge isn’t starting until May 11th – so in this brief period in between I’m taking a step back, and a short break from the blog. I’d encourage you, too, if you find that the Internet is taking up more time than you would like, to disconnect and spend more time in the real world! Go hiking, read to your kids, cook a meal, have some friends over – all that beautiful real-world-real-life living.
Think of it this way- which are you more likely to regret:
Spending less time online?
Or spending less time in your real life?
So unplug and go outdoors! And then when coming back online, to supplement and not replace real life, you’ll have so much more inspiration and things to share. I’m personally looking forward to a little break – and I’ll look forward to seeing you back here on The Flourishing Abode for the new challenge starting on May 11th, Lord willing – and I intend to have a much cleaner real life Abode by that time. Spring outdoors (and spring cleaning) here I come!
Until May 11th, signing out,
-April
and well, the first thing i do when i read this post…
is going to search for the comics you talk about!
unlucky for my work i’m all day sitting in front of my pc, and i like to take a break by reading some blog,
so that i don’t have to work all minutes! (also because i can’t sustain it)
but never be able to make a “online life”, as i never can be able to keep a diary!!!
so HAVING GOOD TIME APRIL! :)
see you again on 11th may!
can’t wait for the new challenge!
I’ve been taking an un-planned break from my blog because I’ve become immersed in working on a video for Mom and Dad’s anniversary with Mom. (You get sucked in…) Your planned break sounds so much better! Enjoy it!
Sounds good:) We are going to Florida this week for Adam’s graduation:) Not much time for the Internet then:)
BTW, why is it called the “Hack” challenge? I understand the upcycyling part.
BTW, this is Bertina, not Scott…
Outstanding notion! I pray Jesus will bless you with righteousness, peace and joy! as you rest in Him!
My husband, Bob, and I will be traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota for a much needed vacation! I will continue to pray for you while I am gone. : )
I am also pondering Proverbs 2!! recently the Lord brought me back to this scripture, especially verses 1 – 10, as I have been, literally, crying out to Him for some discernment regarding a specific trial in our life. I trust His word that He will give us the wisdom we seek.
I know He will do the same for each of His children as we treasure His commands.
In Jesus,
Patti
I’ve been planning my “comeback” after a two month break. It was refreshing to be away, and definitely needed. Now, I need to write again. :)
Enjoy your break! Looking forward to your upcycling posts!
Have a fun and productive break! We’re going on vacation at the end of the month, and I don’t plan on being online much (if at all). On regular days, though, it’s hard to stay away from my little computer.
This is easier said than done but I have been getting much better at it lately – in short spurts!!!
This is SO insanely true. Sometimes I get sad that my blog posts aren’t too regular, but then I stop and think “wait, that’s because you’re living life…THAT’S OK!”
Thanks for the reminder, girl. God bless!
Brooke