Are you giving yourself your full attention?

No doubt we live in a hectic day and age.  And information is flying at us at warp speed.  At one time there may be a dozen or so things fighting for our attention.

Just two days ago, I was at a sports bar to watch my favorite team on the big screen.  As I looked around I noticed that during the game, there were people watching the game, talking with friends at their table, eating, texting and talking on the phone all at the same time.

How can the mind grasp all that data and activity at one time?

The answer is simple – it can’t.

Sure the younger generation can handle more input at a time than us old folks.  But, the bottom line is no one can handle it all.

If you don’t believe me, go to a movie theatre and watch all the activity going on.  Add to that the folks that are like jack rabbits popping up and down to go get a drink, then it’s a trip to the bathroom, then it’s off to the concession stand for popcorn or candy.

Honestly, it drives me nuts.  I want to stand up and yell – S – T – O – P!

Even in church, people cannot sit through an entire service without having to get up and go pee or get a drink of water.

C’mon people – are you adults?  Or, are you 12 years old?

I understand there are people with incontinence issues.  But not everyone has a bladder problem.

In the radio business they have what is called “dead time”.  Dead time is when there is no talking, no music, nothing.  Dead time will drive a radio producer completely nuts.  And the radio personality will be unemployed if it happens to often.

But that is radio.  And, radio is NOT life.

For some reason today, people feel that every second of every day MUST be filled with something – noise – video games – texting – calling – e-mailing – or something.

Our kids need 24/7 entertainment.  We even have to play videos in the car so they do not “dead time” while traveling to school, soccer practice or grandma’s house.

No wonder there is so many people with issues that cannot focus on one thing.  We have created a society that is so technologically advanced that we spend little time communicating with one another.  And, we spend less and less time in quietness with ourselves.

People, dead time is okay in life.

This week – take ten or 15 minutes and stop by a pond – grab a seat and just sit.

Or, turn the lights and technology off in your room and just sit there alone with yourself.

Find a comfy chair and just relax with YOU.

I have found some of my most creative times are when I am alone with me.

Have a great week

Ron  

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