When was the last time you completely turned off the noise – no technology, no clocks and no conversation? This past weekend, I had the opportunity to do just that for 24 hours, joining an unplugged virtual retreat.
The rules were simple: attend the opening and closing meetings; cover all clocks; abstain from looking at screens; abstain from speak to other people. At the end of the opening meeting, with a click of the “end meeting” button, we all vanished in cyberspace. And there I was – no phone, computer, tablet, internet, television, podcasts, audiobooks, clocks and no conversation. Absolute silence…
We’ve been hearing more and more about technology addiction, especially since the start of the pandemic. Technology can be a quick and easy way to soothe or escape uncomfortable feelings, confining circumstances or boredom, as would a drink or a drug.
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