I am not usually quiet. In fact, I am hardly ever quiet. (Those of you who know me well, know this to be true). Today has been very different. It was a lazy day off. I probably could have done a TON of chores but I just went for the lazy route (doesn't happen often.)
I went grocery shopping and went to lunch with Jody, but other than that -- nothing. When I am home, I ALWAYS have the TV on. It is a horrid habit that I need to quit. It is really just noise. Reruns and news are usually it on Mondays. Today, I didn't turn the TV on. I just never got around to it. The house was completely quiet.
Looking back on the day, I was relaxed, almost peaceful, and quiet. That was such a blessing. There was no stress from life, no mindless TV to clutter my head. Quiet, simple wonderful quiet.
In this day and age, we have to always be doing something. We never just sit and relax. That is sad. It is sad that we get so over involved in stupid stuff and don't just enjoy life.
It's about alot more than green tea. Spiritual journeys are funny things. God comes to you in ways you never would have imagined and dwells in that place. This is my journey for health, prayer and happiness.
Under certain conditions I have an ability to make televisions go off. I will do this in some pubs and restaurants when it is clear to me that no one really cares about the TV. When they go off, I notice that it feels much quieter, even if the sound was turned off. I also notice that people quit being drawn away from the people they are with, through nervous little glances at the TV, and fully engage with the people around us.
ReplyDeleteYou'll also notice that most places make it nearly impossible to sit where you cannot see a television. Try some more time without TV and see what happens to you. (And I am an offender, too, who spends more time focussed on TV than I should.)
Chris Walden
Host of The Shadow Hour
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