Really Blocked

By: Asma Shmas
Yes, we are blocked and clogged in modern instruments and appliances and facilities and things like smart phones, computers etc.
These things are very helpful, very convenient and necessary but instead of riding them when we let them ride us, problem starts.
When instead of becoming driver of these vehicles, we let them drive us, problem starts. We all are the victims of this mistake.
Dark Age to Light Age and Lightening
When electricity was found, it was so convenient for everyone. Switching it on and off was easy instead of manual work of collecting wood and lighting it and fire coming. Phone was invented and we could now talk long distance, even move around and talk. And now no one needs calling cards for long distance. We can make video calls and see our family, friends in another country thousands of km’s away. Even marriage, business
meetings can be conducted too.
What is the Problem then?
The problem is after we are done using the technology we are busy on what different things are posted around the world. When we are educating, then it is fine but
when we just waste time, then we are wasting the gift God has given us: free time. Everyone has goals or work going on in their life. Students have to study, other adults must work so that is understandable if their work revolves using technology. But when we open 10 different tabs consisting of Facebook, YouTube etc then we are not being true to what we must be doing.
When one leaves all work and goes on wasitng time in reading things not applicable or waste of time for hours and hours then this is not good.
Even while I write this, I confess to spending time playing games on the phone.
Excess is bad
These things in of itself are not bad, rather very useful if we use them with moderation. Phones are good for communication but when we are driving,
then it is harmful. We should learn to say and accept “No” that we are driving and will touch base later on. Television and internet are cables to the other parts of the world
but when we watch to waste time and spend hours then it is harmful.
Focus
All these things are there to make us more focused, more attentive towards our goal and not to distract us.
Info: Asma Shums <asmashums@gmail.com