Technology as it is evolving is all about doing, not being.
Social media and digital communication demand that we constantly sell ourselves to the world. Our technology-soaked minds tell us what they think we need to live a satisfying and nourishing life, but they don’t have the wisdom or the heart to guide us.
And so we lose our connection to deep self.
The Challenge: Balancing Technology and Deep Self
Begin by asking ourselves – does the way we relate through technology create a life that is fulfilling?
At the end of our lives, will we look back at the hours spent on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, and think: “That was good! I’m proud of that.”
Set an intention to explore how our tech use connects with what is happening inside us.
In a healthy relationship with technology, the focus is on being present, and on experiencing life as you are living it. Technology is a tool, not a way of life.
Suggestions for Cultivating CALM
C
Connect
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- Choose wired connections
- Spend time with friends and family
- Put your bare feet on the Earth
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Commune
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- Sit under a tree
- Plant a seed
- Share with those you love face-to-face
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Create
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- Make music, make art
- Cook something wholesome and yummy
- Build a better world
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Attune
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- Pay attention to what’s going on inside you
- Be with nature
- Be where you are
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Appreciate
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- Breathe deeply
- Give thanks
- Do something to express your gratitude
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Alternatives
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- Flip phones and landlines
- Ethernet cables
- Picnics in the park
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L
Let Go
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- Have a nap
- Get a massage
- Release what you no longer need
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Limit
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- Know when enough tech time is enough
- Take regular digital fasts
- Get off your device and get to bed
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Learn
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- Create awareness about the effects of wireless tech
- Explore the alternatives to small cells and 5G
- Share your knowledge with others
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M
Move
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- Take a walk
- Dance
- Build a safe tech movement
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Meditate
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- Reflect
- Kick-back
- Give yourself the gift of doing “nothing”
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Meaning
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- Make the most of each moment
- Remember what truly matters
- Live with intention and make space for happiness
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