Plug Off the Noise

The question for the day: Why do we indulge in distractions (i.e. social media like Facebook, Twitter) rather than facing real problems face on? I see myself and others watch people go live out there lives and do amazing things while the rest of us read about it from a Facebook status update or tweet. In other words, why are we living half-asleep? Why do we fear the uncertainty of the future and the possibility that we ourselves are capable of changing the world---for the better?

Let's take a step back. How does one arrive at a state to where s/he may meditate and reflect without letting the noise of the world disrupt one's train of thought? We are accustomed to a lifestyle where an answer to a question is easily and quickly accessed by a simple Google search. In other words, modern technology has pretty much spoiled us. Distractions are everywhere, and we feel a small withdrawal (sadly) when any social media device is not within close reach. Our society's culture has become so revolved around lightning speed communication through text, email, Messenger, tweets, and push-notifications, that constant use of technology has become a perceived norm of everyday life. In result of that, our lives become stuck to eyeing the screens, decreasing direct attention to ourselves and those we care about. Lessening use of devices and investing time into meaningful and beautiful experiences, even as simple as riding a bike, will increase satisfaction of life.