The Order of Eremitic Servants
  • OES Home
  • Vocations
  • Resources
  • The Hermitage Window

The Reality of Technology

2/10/2019

1 Comment

 
By Sr. Claire Agnes, OES

Technology. Something we all use everyday to varying degrees, based on personal preference. I have been reflecting upon this of late. Some of the questions that have arose are: is this technology I’m using, from the extensive use of the internet to stream everything from movies to music, the smartphone and being constantly connected to social media and email, good for my health and relationships?

Does the technology I use impede in any way my walk with the Divine?

Technology seems to be a necessary evil. Yes, I said evil. I’ve come to the conclusion that technology and all its advantages are overrated. They become for many an addiction. For some social etiquette goes out the window, and doing multiple things at once robs each individual task of the mindful and purposeful attention they deserve, whether it be a chore or interaction with a person.

​Have you ever been on a walk enjoying the wonders of creation only to have an email notification come up? Is it necessary? Does it reflect the concept of simplicity?

I have for many years been a slave to this technology. In fact, as I get older, I realize the latest gadget is certainly unnecessary but also outdated or broken in six months to a year. It's time for me to get away from the concept of the latest and greatest before I lose myself.

Technology can be a good thing. Really, it can. If you’re like me though, you realize too late that it has negative repercussions. I have taken a vow of simplicity and my interpretation of that results in the following actions: leaving social media, reducing internet use and finally, ridding myself of the all essential smartphone.
1 Comment
RODRIGO SANZ ROJAS
7/15/2019 07:54:16

bendiciones a todos

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Authors

    Reflections from the monks and nuns of OES.

    Archives

    February 2019
    January 2019
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • OES Home
  • Vocations
  • Resources
  • The Hermitage Window