Digital Minimalism - Post #4 - MY Reasons

The reasons I am doing this is something I must return to when I fall off the wagon. The last few days have not been 'good' by any measure. So, it's always good to remember WHY I am doing this and like one of my characters, I like lists. So below are my reasons why I am trying to cut back on my internet time. Why I am posting these here? Because you might relate and I wanted to post this. It's my blog after all. So, onto the list:

1. To spend as much time with my cat as possible. He is a refined gentleman and I want to give him all the love in the world.

2. To spend as much time with my family. See reason #1.

3. To not be angry all the time. There always reasons to be upset about the state of the world (sometimes that's okay, though.) When I stopped going online as much and making my digital life smaller, I felt... less angry. It's weird how I didn't realize how angry I felt under the surface all the time.

4. To remember how to be a human being. People are complex and loving at their core. Not a collection of labels. This fall, I worked the polls for the 2024 Election (no more comments than that and I will not reply to debate questions) and I met so many people and I WORKED with so many people who were different than me. And that's what I want. I want to see people as human beings, even if I don't believe the same things they do.

5. To not become part of the internet 'hivemind'. I want to have my own thoughts and feelings.

6. For future generations. I want to be present. Happy. And most of all, a good role model when it comes to tech use.
As the next gens come into the world, I don't want their potential lost to a screen. We all have dreams and time moves fast.

7. I want to achieve my goals. I want to write EVERY story in my head and how can I do that if I am worried about some 'rage bait hot topic' news post? Sure, there are some very important news articles, but I can't be angry all the time. I need to just do what I can in my own way.