Handheld Talking Computer Communicator Game Console

I was and am a fan of science fiction; I enjoy looking into the benefits and challenges of technology, social and cultural development. My phone is up there with my wildest childhood dreams comes true. It amazes me every day and I continue to find new benefits and uses.Every aspect of our lives deserves inquiry including how we use technology. Give it a try, be objective.What percentage of your life is lived through your technology device?  Pick a number and then begin to really observe yourself, be aware of when and how often you are using it and thinking about it.  After a day or more of watching, see how close your number came to the truth.How does your device make your life better? What benefits do your experience? Make a list right now.Now, how does it distract from your life? What does it keep you from doing/experiencing?How could it serve your better?How could you amplify the benefits?How could you reduce any imbalances?What do you do that you won’t let your device interrupt? How often are your truly alone from interruption?When do you turn it off completely? How do you feel when you do?How often do you connect with nature?I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with our equipment - I too enjoy the benefits. However, it is easy to just get carried along by our culture and the momentum of technology.I know many people who have backlogs of 1000’s of emails. I know that when I get a few emails behind that there is an unconscious feeling of burden. I make it a point to regularly clear out my inbox and unsubscribe from things; I don’t like the feeling of undone work or obligations.How do you want to relate to the new forms of communication? How do you want it to be? You do get to choose.I think many of us have been carried along with the technology in our lives; for me that is the scary part, when the technology starts dictating my life. Everything we do, consume, listen to, watch, practice, eat, touch, smell, read, etc. has an impact on us in subtle and not so subtle ways. As we grow and get more sensitive/aware/conscious we want to become more aware of the effect of what we expose ourselves to.I encourage you to start noticing, inquire into your patterns and consumption, notice how things effect you, make choices not out of discipline but from what supports you in feeling the way you want to feel. What supports your sense of wonder and joy in your life?