Three6ix5ive's Blog
Three-hundred sixty-five days. One at a time.Archive for simple living
Day 4: Tech(no) fast
The program I am in (CCSC) works around four pillars. These are community, simplicity, spirituality, and social justice. Up until about 2 days ago I thought spirituality would be the most challenging pillar for me to stay present to, but I think I am wrong. Simplicity is a tricky thing.
In my interview and essay for CCSC I defined a broad sense of simplicity as a truthful way of living with regard to those around you and a real understanding of oneself. With material simplicity (and opulence) being so relative, I figured it would help me understand better if I had a more abstract view of simple living.
Right now my fellow volunteers and I are going through a technology fast. All our cell phones and laptops are off. Neither house has a television or internet access either. But we do have a home phone (which I forget right now… but we’re in the book as CCSC and it begins with 716.8…) So far it’s been a little bit rough, but has really helped us get to know each other. It’s opened my eyes to how much I use my cell phone. aiiii. In any case, I know I’ll be happy to turn that thing back on in 40 days and I think both houses are already planning to bring TVs in October.
Simple living as a way to be more present in daily life has been a joy and pain for me. An americorps stipend is nothing to brag about, but I’m not too worried about it. My struggle is going to be staying true to that abstract definition of simplicity. I’ll keep you posted on how I do… next time I come to the library.
For those of you who want it, my address:
57 Glendal Place
Buffalo, NY 14208
Peace all,
G
