Oh, the busyness of Technology

It amazes me sometimes how many different organizers I have that are used to simplify my life and plan all the functions and responsibilities that exist in my life.  Millions of people use organizers like me, such as iphones, blackberry’s, date books, sticky notes, etc, to get their lives in order.   We do our best to structure our busy days, minute by minute.  And just how many email addresses, calendars, organizers, can one person use.  I have 3 different on line calendars, a printed calendar, a phone organizer, and 4 different email addresses.  A friend told me one, “me thinks you have too many email addresses”. 
As we make attempts to micromanage our lives, I have to wonder what we would discover if we were to analyze our entries.  How much time has been allotted for meetings, work duties, picking up the kids, taking them to sports and after school activities, social events, and duties and responsibilities? Moreover, I wonder just how much time you’d discover in your organizers that was set aside just for you, for your own well being, to connect to your soul and to commune with your God.  Be honest, are you neglecting your two primary and most significant relationships, that with your God and with your own being? 
Start today by taking the time to “pencil” in some one on one time with yourself.  Take time today to be purposeful in connecting with your God.  Block out time to be quiet, to walk in the woods, to pray, to meditate, and to be in oneness with the Creator.  As Charles Richards wrote, “Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.”


(The writings in this post are random thoughts and observations and are NEVER intended as professional or personal advice. Take what works and leave the rest. For information on mental health and/or substance abuse help, visit http://www.rodneyvalandra.com and refer to the links page.)

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