Last fall I wrote a short play that dealt with our over use of technology. In fact I would dare to say that often we are so connected to each other, via the cyber world, that we don’t actually connect really with each other.
Today this concept was particularly driven home when I forgot my phone. I went boating with my parents today and as we were driving up the mountain for a day of fun in the sun, I realized that I was phoneless. I was instantly annoyed and anxious. But was it really necessary that I have my phone? I was not expecting any important messages from anyone, nor am I a doctor on call who needs to drop everything to save some poor sick persons life. There was no real reason that I needed to have my cell on a day trip to the lake.
The great thing is, that after a while the anxiety faded, and I was happy to not have it. I enjoyed being on the lake with my family, a relaxing day without any interruptions. It was really quite liberating.
Now don’t get me wrong, I love being able to get on the net, and I am happy that I have my phone. I don’t plan on giving those things up anytime soon. But I do think occasionally it’s nice to disconnect in order to reconnect.
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