I have accepted a challenge to give up both Facebook and Instagram; at first it seemed hard, then I realized that my scrolling to those sites on my phone was purely habitual and not based on a need to know anything whatsoever. I can honestly say that in the last few weeks, the elapsed time since I have said good-bye to those two social media platforms, I have felt calmer and happier. I haven't looked back and I've learned that if there's anything important to know, someone is going to call me and tell me. The bonus there is an actual telephone call from one person to another, truly a win-win! I will continue this blog, it's something that I have always enjoyed and I have met so many wonderful friends as a result, but I won't be linking this blog to my Facebook page anymore. I'm grateful for the challenge that was offered and continue to feel so fortunate that I was in the frame of mind, at the time, to accept it. This might be something that you want to consider if you're frustrated by time-drains and other peoples’ drama resulting in nothing to show for the effort. Personally, I've been very productive with those reclaimed hours. Originally I thought I would do it for a week but then I realized how much better I felt without needing to know how many times Sue gets up during the night, why Teresa's children don't have summer jobs, who's traveling where and what political candidate Bob is backing and why I'm not very smart if I don't agree with him. One delightful week led to two, and then three... bliss!
I'm still here, right where I've always been,
feeling much more at peace and relaxed.
Life is Good!
