I just got back from a family vacation which included officiating my baby sister's wedding and three and a half days of camping in northern Wisconsin. When we arrived at our campsite deep in the woods I realized I had no cell coverage. At first I felt helpless and a bit naked but by the end of the day I loved it. When we packed up and left for home I was jolted out of vacation mode when my phone began to ring. I was wishing I was back in the woods.
Our society today is so dependent upon technology that it is a little bit scary. What would we do without cell phones, laptops or gps's? There are times when I long for the days before we carried around electronic umbilical cords. Sometimes I feel that technology makes people unwilling or unable to make decisions on their own. Instead they place a phone call only to apologize for bothering you on vacation or your day off. Let people have their time. Very few things are so urgent that one can't wait until the next day or week.
I know it may sound like I am complaining but I am more reflecting on our society and how it has changed so dramatically over the past 10 years.
Had a great vacation but I am glad to be home.
Peace.
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