An example.. We used to be able to choose whether or not to see reels on Facebook. Now they cannot be hidden. I use Facebook for God, family, music info and a place to store photos. Suddenly, I am faced with reels every few posts. I once looked at something about a cat so now everything on it is cat. I delete reels every time, a hopeless attempt, it's my form of rebellion. Of course that has no impact on anything.
I detest reels and everything FB has become. I can’t even find my friends posts anymore on my feed, it’s just algorithm and likely computer generated junk.
We've decided to influence grandchildren in many ways, but one is our motto "no child left inside." The "Balanced and Barefoot" and "1000 Hours" voices are heard in our home. God's beauty in nature has ways to strengthen our immune systems, enhance our immune systems, and calm our souls (and vagal pathways). This is what sprung to mind as I read your Substack today. I am going on to read the article you recommended.
I’m not sure what all of this really means. I’ve not really been a video game, or most social media addict I do look. However, for two weeks now, dopamine medication has been a good friend. I have been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s disease. My tremors have been reduced. My walk has gone from plodding/clomping to natural walking Hal to toe. my blood pressure has been very good every day since I started taking the medecine. And, my heart palpitations are gone. I’ll be going to see a neurologist in a few weeks. I’ll mention this to him, and to my primary care doctor to hear what they think. This is a very timely post, for me! I am doing well, still out and about and “in the pulpit” every week.
What I’m doing is banning devices from the bedroom and the chargers are in the living room. We have no TV, no streaming, and our kids have to earn their 30 minutes at the end of the day. Our 15 year olds are the only kids in class with a dumb phone instead of a smart phone (and they’re proud of it). And we do books, games, and spend time together as a family. But what will happen when they leave home? I don’t know. We hope we’re helping them discover a world that is so much more than their devices can offer.
I'm glad I read this article, and the original article that linked. I think it opened my eyes to some steps I've started taking toward an addiction I never thought I'd have. I've noticed that I'm struggling to learn and focus on the things I read. Now I wonder if it is related to my increased time on insta. I will be considering what's to do or try.
I’m praying for the soon Return of our Lord Jesus Christ whilst sharing His Good News with as many zombies as I can and also trying not to become one myself.
An example.. We used to be able to choose whether or not to see reels on Facebook. Now they cannot be hidden. I use Facebook for God, family, music info and a place to store photos. Suddenly, I am faced with reels every few posts. I once looked at something about a cat so now everything on it is cat. I delete reels every time, a hopeless attempt, it's my form of rebellion. Of course that has no impact on anything.
I feel your pain. I refuse to look at FB reels, but they keep showing up in large numbers.
I detest reels and everything FB has become. I can’t even find my friends posts anymore on my feed, it’s just algorithm and likely computer generated junk.
We've decided to influence grandchildren in many ways, but one is our motto "no child left inside." The "Balanced and Barefoot" and "1000 Hours" voices are heard in our home. God's beauty in nature has ways to strengthen our immune systems, enhance our immune systems, and calm our souls (and vagal pathways). This is what sprung to mind as I read your Substack today. I am going on to read the article you recommended.
Read the article just now. What information. Oh, for awareness to continue.
I’m not sure what all of this really means. I’ve not really been a video game, or most social media addict I do look. However, for two weeks now, dopamine medication has been a good friend. I have been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s disease. My tremors have been reduced. My walk has gone from plodding/clomping to natural walking Hal to toe. my blood pressure has been very good every day since I started taking the medecine. And, my heart palpitations are gone. I’ll be going to see a neurologist in a few weeks. I’ll mention this to him, and to my primary care doctor to hear what they think. This is a very timely post, for me! I am doing well, still out and about and “in the pulpit” every week.
I suppose 35 years of pastoring may have also added some to it.
Thanks Scott , this is sooooo true.
Excellent
What I’m doing is banning devices from the bedroom and the chargers are in the living room. We have no TV, no streaming, and our kids have to earn their 30 minutes at the end of the day. Our 15 year olds are the only kids in class with a dumb phone instead of a smart phone (and they’re proud of it). And we do books, games, and spend time together as a family. But what will happen when they leave home? I don’t know. We hope we’re helping them discover a world that is so much more than their devices can offer.
Any other tips?
I'm glad I read this article, and the original article that linked. I think it opened my eyes to some steps I've started taking toward an addiction I never thought I'd have. I've noticed that I'm struggling to learn and focus on the things I read. Now I wonder if it is related to my increased time on insta. I will be considering what's to do or try.
I’m praying for the soon Return of our Lord Jesus Christ whilst sharing His Good News with as many zombies as I can and also trying not to become one myself.