I’ve been shootin’ like a mad-woman. And will have even more to share.
After this month.
Say wha? Here. Let me explain.
***
I woke up today, sun shining, super happy. Dare I say even … thrilled? I’ve been reading so many articles lately (you know, in my ‘spare’ time right before midnight heh heh) & while I totally relate to them & what they are preachin’ … {there was something missing}. But first … what we can relate to …
(For example:) I loved reading what they are going through. I understand how Claudia feels, that there is so much going on, too much to do and not enough time to do it all & focus on it all. When Claudia wrote, I need I could feel myself wincing, giving a cyber hug & commiserating over tea. I understand what she’s saying too, about needing space & thinning the herd. Needing room to breathe. (I mean, I stumbled upon her post just a mere 12-15 minutes after it was published, seriously. Talk about timing.) What does it all mean. And yes, these are my lunch breaks too. I get that. The funny thing is, I’ve already started spending less time on facebook, I just don’t have the time (& have noticed that people spend a lot of time complaining there – do you notice that? people don’t seem to complain as much on twitter – why is that?). Love that line, “My job is attached to a computer. I don’t want my life to be.” I actually consciously left the creative advertising world just for that very reason. It felt like ‘too much time’ behind a computer & not out in the world, living it to create better work.
But as much as I could relate I still felt like …hmmm … that’s not quite what I’m feeling. Not quite what I’m experiencing.
And then, by chance, the idea behind this digital hiatus was born.
Every year since the beginning of time 
September is by far my busiest time of year. By far. And this year proves to be no exception, despite my best efforts (best laid plans, right? ) to keep things calmer & more reasonably focused, September is blooming before my eyes into something that is amazing & wonderful. There is no ‘but’. It is shaping up to be what I need. And what I really need to do is tend to that garden & watch it bloom.
It is with that thought that my (first? only? blip on the radar?) digital hiatus materialized. (I’ve seen where someone else loved her’s so much she’s made it a yearly ‘retreat’ from the digital world … hmmmm … no promises there, but it sure does have me thinking… can you imagine? a monthly break that occurs every year? no really. imagine with me for a moment. )
So with that, I bid adieu. For the next several weeks (no exact dates set in stone, this is a fluid hiatus don’tcha know … although I do have a ‘time line’ in mind but it wouldn’t be fair to share that now would it? ), a digital hiatus will ensue. I will still check the comments here (& reply if you are interested in joining me – I’m kinda interested to see if anyone else is going through something similar?) for the next little while. Email will be few & far between (aside from my September/October clients who are coming fast & furious). Facebook will see a nice break. And yes, even twitter (although I may check in for news on a semi-weekly basis … we’ll see … no promises there). I am taking a big deep breath & off to enjoy life not attached to digital bells, whistles & dings.
Is it strange that it makes me strangely happy – dare I say excited, like I’m headed out on a new adventure? It now feels like life without the digtal age is the last frontier. So while I’m not quite going Oprah & Gail’s homesteading route (that’s what they did, right?), I still feel like I’m ‘backwoodsing’ it. Stepping off the beaten path. And tending to this growing garden. My own secret garden.
I need to go into Savasana. I need to rest – to relish & integrate the work, change – step into the world & breathe in the amazing life changes that have taken place. I need to “Let the Newness Root.” as she so eloquently says.
I seriously can’t wait. I want the newness to take root. I want to relish the routine. I want … to live the miracles that are taking place.
See you in October!
Comments
Powered by Facebook Comments
Thank you, Meesh – this is the perfect story. I get it … and that realization, that epiphany … totally get that too. Isn’t it amazing to think it takes being in a service free/service poor area that makes us stop, look, listen & soak up life?!?!!! Big ((hugs)) to you my friend! OR is treating you well! xo!
Great Idea C!! So on this subject I want to share something that was almost magical this last weekend…
We went to the Painted Hills Festival here in down town Mitchell OR, about 10mi from our house. It is a small town of about 130 people, located in a narrow canyon and because of that there is NO CELL service. It took me a while to figure out what was different about the people mingling around on Saturday, and it came at me with shock and surprise, no one was texting, talking, tweeting, blogging, surfing, Facebooking, or anything on their phone. It was a beautiful thing!! There was lots of conversation that was only interrupted by happy squilling children and the MC announcing the next group, auction, or game. I really enjoyed it because I am one who has begun to be annoyed by the amount of time these hand-held devices take from all of our lives, weather you have one or not.
I will miss looking at all your postings, but honestly you have 4 amazing beings that are waaaaaayyyyy cuter to look at than your computer screen – Im happy for you and wish you the bestest of days with your 4 little ducklings. -mb
Thanks, Jaidean!
Congrats on the new job, Shannon!!! That is SO EXCITING!!! We’ll definitely keep connections through the blog. Just think, most of us grew up ‘without’ all this (amazing) technology & really, with less pulling on us, trying to keep our attention moment by moment. Might be good to take a break, clean house & start a new routine!
Congrats on the job!
I agree I will be having a HUGE digital hiatus, due to my new job. I won’t be able to be on Facebook at work and won’t have time! I am hoping to connect via my blog and that’s about it too~
Good for you and good luck! And look how big he is already…so cute!!!