Amen.... I haven’t thought about it in quite this way, but your observation - “and we’re tired” - instantly rang true. I think our constant quick skate across the top of the water in all things social, without ever diving deep for a satisfying swim, is in itself draining. (Not even addressing the impact on relationships here.) And I am sick to death of the sheer meanness and ugliness people seem to drop into so easily on line. It’s exhausting, and depressing.
I think my own obsession is around the news, and we all know that’s not healthy either. Trying to reign it in, putting in more thinking time (that satisfying swim in deeper water) with meditation, yoga, and even short daily walks. Reading your thoughtful posts, and those of only 1-2 others, does the same.
Amen.... I haven’t thought about it in quite this way, but your observation - “and we’re tired” - instantly rang true. I think our constant quick skate across the top of the water in all things social, without ever diving deep for a satisfying swim, is in itself draining. (Not even addressing the impact on relationships here.) And I am sick to death of the sheer meanness and ugliness people seem to drop into so easily on line. It’s exhausting, and depressing.
I think my own obsession is around the news, and we all know that’s not healthy either. Trying to reign it in, putting in more thinking time (that satisfying swim in deeper water) with meditation, yoga, and even short daily walks. Reading your thoughtful posts, and those of only 1-2 others, does the same.
Thank you for this, AW.