I want to write but I do not know what to write about. I do not want to make up stories, I want to write about real things, just not sure what about yet.
I want to be a whole person, I'm tired of being addicted to my screens. To Facebook, Netflix, etc. I'm tired of being distracted from the important things in my life. Plus what I have realized since I started this post back in August is that social media is a huge waste of time, at least the amount of time that I was spending on it.
Yes, I have a rather full life, I work full time, have a wonderful hubby, a six-month-old puppy, attend and volunteer in my church, an apartment to maintain and the like. As embarrassing, as it is to admit something, is still running my life, my screen and it is now time to take back the control, or better yet, give it up to God. It is time to pursue the hobbies that I wish to put time into but keep getting put on the back burner, like reading, writing, and photography. It is time to start enjoying the people and things that God has blessed me with. He has given me an amazing life and it is time that I stop wasting it.
You see, I do not get out much, so social media has been my way of "getting out" and seeing what everyone is up to and "socializing." Yes, social media is helpful for keeping in touch for friends and family who are not close enough to visit on a regular basis but it is time to significantly cut down on the amount of time that I spend on it.
But it is time, it is time to put down my phone, pick up my book, pen and camera and enjoy God's creation. I'm not sure exactly what it will look like but as I write this I already feel free, excited and lighter. I suspect it will also help with my anxiety and depression. In fact, I wonder of there is a connection between screen time and mental health. I suspect there is and maybe I will look into it down the road. For now, its time to greatly reduce my screen time and increase my time to spend enjoying my other hobbies and see what happens. I suspect I will be a happier and healthier individual. It will be interesting to see if my hubby sees any difference over the next few weeks as well.
As always I pray that God uses my writing to encourage and bless you all. As you may have already figured out my writing is very real and raw. I do not plan or script it in any way. I simply get out my journal and let God do the rest. I pray that my posts will never be anything less.
God Bless
~Ruth
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