Yes, you make a good point! Having worked as a photographer for over 20 years, I've seen firsthand the benefits of technology. However, it's crucial to maintain a healthy mindset. Failure to do so can lead to confusion between online and real life, or relying on online references to guide your life, which can sometimes be unrealistic or unachievable. So, yes, we should try to be aware of the effects and understand firsthand how this works for us individually.:)
Katerina, thank you, this is so true. While working on our mind, body, and soul we can maintain the relationship with technology as it should be. I believe that it is a tool to make your life better, not a means to an end. What are your ways to stay present and balanced in your relationship with technology?
I am a person who does not have to do much in order to keep it simple, since I am used to "playing" outdoors a lot, being in nature, reading, or using it to fuel my curiosity. I believe we must understand ourselves and prioritize what gives us individual balance. I am comfortable with not being popular and missing out on online activities, but I've noticed that many people view online popularity as a measure of personal success. This is also acceptable, provided that it aligns with the individual's core beliefs. For example, I primarily use it for work, but I also occasionally post photos of my daily life once every few months because photography is an integral part of my worldview. I always avoid technology after 7 p.m. I have no TV, don't watch the news, and keep my phone silent (introverted). Dim lights, outdoor activities, reading, sports, and cooking are my norms. As much as possible, I prioritize my real life, nature, my body, my friends and meeting people in real life. Substack a good place to gather quality information. :)
Katerina, looks like you do really well! Not watching the news was a big one for me when I started doing it several years ago. So much can be done if you do not indulge in pointless matters of other people. A social media diet is very important. Using it for work is a slippery slope as their algorithms are designed to suck you in. I have recently started using Substack app instead of desktop version of it. It has a very positive impact on my mental state as my screen time is now spent on a better place. Cheers.
Anna, thank you for reading. The fact that you realise that men and boys are suffering from a highly sexualised environment which keeps them vibrating in a lower state of consciousness is applaudable. However, a lot of women suffer from the same thing while relying on likes and comments on their sexy pics on social media to get the validation and chatting going. This serves as a substitute for a relationship with a real man. It makes them delusional and entitled about how relationships work. Social media for women is like porn for men. And yes, I agree, love is the answer. Abstaining from all of it helps as well. Speaking about the online avatar, if you won't have it, we won't be able to have this comment exchange. If you communicate online, you have your online avatar. Cheers and greetings from Vilnius.☕
Ok. Subscribing…I loved reading this and resonate with it. No TV for me either and Substack is amazing for a sense of community!
Terra, thanks a lot for your feedback! Abandoning news and social media and discovering Substack and prioritising real communication is a major shift!
Hi Tomas. All wise and true words..
Have you had a chance to view sarah Wilson's work
Anna, thank you for reading! I am aware of her work.
Yes, you make a good point! Having worked as a photographer for over 20 years, I've seen firsthand the benefits of technology. However, it's crucial to maintain a healthy mindset. Failure to do so can lead to confusion between online and real life, or relying on online references to guide your life, which can sometimes be unrealistic or unachievable. So, yes, we should try to be aware of the effects and understand firsthand how this works for us individually.:)
Katerina, thank you, this is so true. While working on our mind, body, and soul we can maintain the relationship with technology as it should be. I believe that it is a tool to make your life better, not a means to an end. What are your ways to stay present and balanced in your relationship with technology?
I am a person who does not have to do much in order to keep it simple, since I am used to "playing" outdoors a lot, being in nature, reading, or using it to fuel my curiosity. I believe we must understand ourselves and prioritize what gives us individual balance. I am comfortable with not being popular and missing out on online activities, but I've noticed that many people view online popularity as a measure of personal success. This is also acceptable, provided that it aligns with the individual's core beliefs. For example, I primarily use it for work, but I also occasionally post photos of my daily life once every few months because photography is an integral part of my worldview. I always avoid technology after 7 p.m. I have no TV, don't watch the news, and keep my phone silent (introverted). Dim lights, outdoor activities, reading, sports, and cooking are my norms. As much as possible, I prioritize my real life, nature, my body, my friends and meeting people in real life. Substack a good place to gather quality information. :)
Katerina, looks like you do really well! Not watching the news was a big one for me when I started doing it several years ago. So much can be done if you do not indulge in pointless matters of other people. A social media diet is very important. Using it for work is a slippery slope as their algorithms are designed to suck you in. I have recently started using Substack app instead of desktop version of it. It has a very positive impact on my mental state as my screen time is now spent on a better place. Cheers.
I dont have an online avatar. I lived and worked in "hands on" world..
Not this fake A.I world which is poisoning us...
You spoke of energy.....sexualising energy if pure . Yes. But must have love...
Boys/Men get this confused. Thanks to online portals such as porn and fake life.
Real. Natural. Is the only way
Anna, thank you for reading. The fact that you realise that men and boys are suffering from a highly sexualised environment which keeps them vibrating in a lower state of consciousness is applaudable. However, a lot of women suffer from the same thing while relying on likes and comments on their sexy pics on social media to get the validation and chatting going. This serves as a substitute for a relationship with a real man. It makes them delusional and entitled about how relationships work. Social media for women is like porn for men. And yes, I agree, love is the answer. Abstaining from all of it helps as well. Speaking about the online avatar, if you won't have it, we won't be able to have this comment exchange. If you communicate online, you have your online avatar. Cheers and greetings from Vilnius.☕
Hello. And now I can comment. Agree with all you said