2000 post and a member since 2007. Probably 90% the first 6 years. Who knows. Look, I'm not trying to set myself up one high horse. I'm just exclaiming what I see and come to realize.
The reality is I see a terrible addiction. I see it everywhere. I travel often with my job and all you see are people staring at their phones. Constantly. You go to restaurants and families are not talking and interacting. Everyone is absorbed into their own world and concerned about such trivial things in life. This absorption into being constantly entertained is really ****ing people up. And I work in technology... Lol
I found this within myself and it made me sick. It is detrimental to relationships and communication skills. My point is it really is a problem. This idea of being in constant connection to the internet, our social media, the desire for the latest and greatest, how amazing the camera zoom is, how much recognition and likes we get. This sick programming of being obsessed with oneself. I would suggest others attempt to analyze these attributes within themselves but I am fully aware I'm preaching to the wrong choir. I'm pretty sure most of you don't give a ****. But maybe a few do.
Give it a try sometime you might find out you really like it. Force yourself to leave you phone off. Force yourself to leave it at home. You will find yourself constantly checking you pocket or purse. You will feel disconnected at first but within a small amount of time you will feel relief and satisfaction.
No matter how hard we try these devices will not make you happy. The proof is that we crave for the newest and greatest and when we get it soon the novelty wears off quickly; we are in the same state we were before. Empty and searching for the next temporary high. We carry around multiple devices thinking this will make us happier but there is no real satisfaction in this.
Go out help other's. Volunteer and serve the poor. Join the boys and girls club. Give to those less fortunate. Donate to a family who can barely feed their children instead of buying another $1000 device that does the same exact thing your current device. It does not matter if you are religious / spiritual or not. Help other people and you will find a happiness and joy that nothing can compare.
I'm changing my life and I'm not going to worship the newest piece of technology anymore. I'm sick of it. I'm sick of the emptiness that is the foundation of this addiction. This is my life, I don't know yours, but I do suggest you self analyze and think what truly is important in this life. And if you do disconnect a bit you will find the battery life of the pixel more than adequate. Had to work it in somehow. God bless and good luck. Please, help the less fortunate. There is no greater joy.
