Thoughts on Technology

So my dear friend Sarah Gaikwad (check her out here) posted an article the other day and I just can't seem to stop thinking about it. In fact I feel like it was just the icing on the cake as my whole weekend was filled with conversations about technology and the changes that it is having on our culture and our future.

We are living in such a different time than when I was growing up. This generation's life support system seems to be technology. One friend put it this weekend, she wants to show her kids the skills it has to teach them, rather than to hinder them, I liked this thinking. I believe that by the time our kids are adults coding will be a common language and I believe that carpal tunnel and eye problems will be prevalent. However, they will have access to education, seeing the world and connecting with people in a way that is far beyond what I was ever capable of as a child.

The pros and cons are tremendous. I have another friend that says the good and bad of this world are wrapped up in technology. Our connection with the world is increased, but our ability to be present and involved in deep relationships is weaken by the constant pull of the different devices around you. Machines that seem to carry the world at your fingertips. But we forget our world is our community, our family and friends, not just the people we "like" in the realm of Facebook,Titter and all the other networking sites out there.

I only recently got a phone that carries much of my life, and although I love it, I must be careful with it. I don't want to not be present with my family, or forget to see the beauty in life. I want to experience it, not just instagram it. Only a few months ago I was the one getting gripped on about not answering my phone or responding to texts, but I have to admit I liked that life... I was able to really be there with the ones I was with, and present at home with my husband, I was not attached to the machine... it's a good feeling to be free.

I am still processing much of my thoughts on technology, laughing at myself as I feel old when dealing with a lot of it, embracing the beauty in it, but also being clear that boundaries are needed with it. Like my friend, I want to use it in the ways that Glorify God, teach me new skill sets, help me to succeed and most importantly love others. What I do not want is to allow technology to hinder me from living life to the fullest.

Please read this Article, it explains much of my own thoughts on the issue and it really is something we should be in dialog about.

Click HERE for some wisdom from Einstein on this issue, it's a good visual!

Also please feel free to share your thoughts, I would love to hear them!

Blessings,
Natasha