Comments on: Why Is It So Hard To Unplug?

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:32:27 +0000

I think because we like to escape into someone else's story… it seems more interesting than our own. Which is really discontent.

By: Tammy@if meadows spe

Tammy@if meadows spe — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:14:20 +0000

Unplug? You mean there IS a plug?
.-= Tammy@if meadows speak…´s last blog post … Wonder Woman Complex–It's Hard Work =-.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:45:23 +0000

Well, I certainly have the same problem!! If I unplug, well, there is always my battery that will last a while!!

But seriously, I've been working on this too. While trying to live in the world, but not be of it, I try to stay up-to-date on news stories, etc. But to do that, I don't have to click "check mail" a dozen times! There are plenty of websites that will just pop up the headlines, and I can read the big stories later. Surfing blogs, checking interest rates, comparing this and that…none of that needs to be done while my daughter is up!

I never, ever, ever (ok, 98% of the time) put the T.V. on while my daughter is up. We only have the local Christian radio station in the background. So yeah, it can start to feel lonely on those slow winter days. But you know, when those moments hit, maybe I should do a little bible reading with my daughter (even though she is young), instead of just when she naps or hasn't woken for the day.

Good luck! At least you aren't alone!
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog post … Too few days =-.

By: Corie

Corie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:08:43 +0000

I too find it hard not to get on the computer. How could I not? I get so much affirmation, support, and comfort from the words I read. I do try to take time away, an evening here and there to concentrate on just being with my wonderful husband. I'm trying to get a balance going but in this time of my life, I really need the family of God here on line!! I love how God works in everyones heart. It does bug my husband I'm on so much so I do my best to honor him by slimming down my time. It's a tough one.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:16:28 +0000

i was just going over this with God the other day -- blogs and the internet are really another form of entertainment. they are okay and often helpful for me (recipes! natural living resources! spiritual help! its all quite amazing, really.), except when i run to them when i'm bored or dissatisfied. i've noticed that's when i feel like i simply CAN'T unplug. i want an escape from life, even if its just a short break, so i go online.. but whenever i don't run to God for even the tiniest things, i'm making an idol. i didn't even know i was doing this, i just thought i was enjoying a break from mommyhood! but God has been revealing my true heart.. running to other things instead of going to Him. (banana bread, as silly as it sounds, is another idol of mine..) .-= Jamie´s last blog post ... imperfect mom. =-.

By: Heathahlee

Heathahlee — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:13:55 +0000

I think for me it's because I HAVE to get on the computer to work my various jobs…tassel orders, worship team organization…stuff like that. With my tassel facebook page it's just too easy to slip over (and STAY) to my own facebook page. Or I start reading blogs and before I know it I've been on the computer for two hours without even realizing it. I hate it…I could get so much more done without this thing. :/
.-= Heathahlee´s last blog post … What I Love About Sundays =-.

By: ~ calista ~

~ calista ~ — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:29:57 +0000

For me, blogging a way to keep my family up to date on what's going on with us since they don't live nearby. I spend so much time online in the evenings after my son goes to bed, reading blogs, updating Facebook, chatting with family and friends, and just clicking around seeing what's out there that I'm interested in. I have a hard time not turning on the computer when I come home from work, even though I sit in a cubicle in front of a computer all day long anyway. It's something to do and it keeps the boredom at bay. .-= ~ calista ~´s last blog post ... I Agree with the Guys =-.

By: Tracy @ Hall of Fame

Tracy @ Hall of Fame — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:17:43 +0000

Self-gratification- for whatever the reason, which goes along w/ the affirmation mentioned above. Thats what I'm thinking. .-= Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms´s last blog post ... Blogging Tips, please note. =-.

By: Sisterlisa

Sisterlisa — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:06:56 +0000

Perhaps because we are social creatures and we find more like minded people online than in real life. .-= Sisterlisa´s last blog post ... Expressing Love =-.

By: EM

EM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:45:11 +0000

Escape. For me it is the same as reading a book in a bubble bath. When I sit down and read an interesting post I give a big sigh of contentment, and can tune out my reality for a time.

Affirmation. As mentioned above, I love the idea that someone else out there appreciates what I have to say. Sometimes in real life I feel down right invisible, it's nice to check the in box and comments and see that someone knows I exist!

Information. I need to know what I should cook, what I should craft, what I should wear, what I should listen to. It's a great way to keep up with keeping up! Sometimes it is excessive though and that's embarrassing. Why am I so insecure that I'm trying to model my life after a stranger? I know what God's standards are, that should be a good enough base to spring from….Yet…you all have such cool ideas and advice!!!

Reassurance. Others confess their problems in parenting, their bad days, their goof ups. The anonymity of the internet allows me to find out something that the ladies at church would never let me know…that they are not perfect and that struggling is part of everyone's lives, and I'm normal for the struggles I have. I'm not weird or inept or a failure. I'm just like all the other mommy bloggers!

These are the reasons I keep coming back. I'm not as advanced as many of you, I can't wrap my head around twitter, and I'm not a writer or speaker or motivator. Just a plain ole blogger trying to learn some balance and self control.