The Lenten hiatus from social media is nearly over. Although Lent was technically over yesterday, I end my abstinence on Easter Sunday. The time away has seen quite a bit of reflection,, bunches of reading and writing. There is always that thought of not returning to the social media world, but I’m doubtful that willContinue reading “Nearly Done….”
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Quotes of the Week from April 1-6…
Each week, I write down a lot in my journal. From personal thoughts to books that I’m reading, it’s all fair game. I’m sharing some of the quotes I’ve written down in the space below: “Wisdom comes with experience.” – Unknown “I can trust the ‘me’ that’s in the future.” – Unknown “The longest wayContinue reading “Quotes of the Week from April 1-6…”
A Somewhat Organized Sunday
Today, Sunday April 6th has gotten off to a good start. I began the day at Starbucks for my usual vanilla latte. I went the early Kairos service at church, where I was reminded to “be curious” and not be judgmental. I then went to the “Difficult Questions” Sunday school class and am still attemptingContinue reading “A Somewhat Organized Sunday”
Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…
It’s exactly one month in to my hiatus from social media. While I can say I’ve had some great plans for the time I would be gaining from this effort, I’m not so sure I’ve optimized the days and weeks I’ve been afforded with break. Some of the activities I’ve been known for, I’ve continuedContinue reading “Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…”
Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…
I once again am taking a sabbatical from all social media for the period of Lent. I started nearly two weeks ago and there definitely has been a void in my life that I’ve taken note of. You don’t realize how much time you devote to someone or something until you stop paying attention toContinue reading “Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…”
The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media
I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”
Hiatus from Social Media – Day Thirty-Nine
I realized just yesterday that I’m closing in on the end of my sabbatical from social media. A week from tomorrow is Easter Sunday, the time I designated to end my hiatus from social media. It will be a definite change to go back to perusing those sites, especially Facebook, and to make daily postings.Continue reading “Hiatus from Social Media – Day Thirty-Nine”
Day Thirty of Hiatus – It’s been one month
Today marks the one month mark of my sabbatical from social media. While the first days were a real challenge, it’s gotten easier with the passage of time. During the past month, I’ve experienced a lot and I’m working from a stance of “the world goes on around me without my social media presence.” IContinue reading “Day Thirty of Hiatus – It’s been one month”
Random Thoughts – Day Twenty-One
These thoughts and emotions that I’ve been experiencing over the past several weeks have been all over the place. I’ve placed myself in several situations, including the interim teaching position, that are causing my mental chatter to be at an all-time high. And all I can do at this point is take it one dayContinue reading “Random Thoughts – Day Twenty-One”
Thoughts and Reflections at Two and a half Weeks…
I’m two and a half weeks into my hiatus from social media. Keeping myself away from Facebook and the like has not been overly difficult. I’ve ventured out and tried two new apps, Threads and Tumblr. Some may say that those are also considered social media, but I found in my limited exposure that theyContinue reading “Thoughts and Reflections at Two and a half Weeks…”
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