Freedom

I changed my Facebook settings so I no longer receive any sort of notifications via e-mail. I enjoy being unplugged from technology and immersed in real life. This is something I found out about myself during our marriage counseling sessions. Three cheers for self-discovery.

I read a line in a book over the weekend, and it mentioned how a cell phone is there for our convenience not for the caller's. This really opened my eyes to the evolution of the use of a cell phone. It did start as a convenience - to call someone when you were running late, needed a ride, in case of an emergency... Now it pulls you away from the moment you are in - a conversation with a friend, time with family, time with your own thoughts... I think there is nothing more rude then when you are out to dinner with someone and they are constantly checking updates on their phone. Why are we spending time together again?

Enjoy the moment you are in at that moment, because it's real life. You can check your messages at your convenience.

Summer is coming. I love the idea of rocking on one of the rocking chairs on the front balcony. Taking in the stars, the fireflies... Drinking a delicious drink out of a mason jar, having a real conversation with someone I love, and just enjoying all that is this sweet life.

This is the picture I have painted, and I love it most when it is Facebook updates and cell phone free! Find time to unplug yourself, even if it's just for a bit.