Holy-Day, Holiday? Enough!

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In an increasingly irreligious world including electronic dependencies; it's difficult to find holiness in the mundane. The search for spirituality has become increasingly difficult as just walking down the street without media appendages is a challenge. Billboards, noise, adverts.. it just doesn't stop. I just finished a set of holidays that require me to turn it off. I'm bombarded once or twice a year with constant food, cooking for many mouths, and requirements to show up at my place of worship. It's ok once a week, but not days on end during the weekday. I have to put in just as much work popping my antacids and constant weight gain from brisket, turkey, meat, fish rinse and repeat. With that being said, I'm happy to move on, and also happy to still have a staple for the rest of the year (only when it passes).

Once a week, I turn off all electronics. Tonight is the night. This means I won't give into my addiction to check my phone, facebook, or and even television. This is probably my only real healthy habit that I have been running for the past 18 YEARS.

Why is this a good thing for me (and probably every human being?)

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#1. More time with my loved ones.
No excuses to ignore my wife, children, friends, and even my parents. Focusing on the most important people in my life increases my bonds with them. They are all in my life for the long run. I should invest some of my time into them! Sitting around the dinner table is the greatest way to connect. Good food can always bridge family and friends. I also have a chance to get off my ass and play with the kids.

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#2. Reconnect with nature and my NATURAL surroundings
Connecting with nature and my surroundings is a wonderful way to renew myself. I'm generally not a nature man, but sometimes looking up at the sweet sky, or down to the earth can give you something we all miss during the hustle and bustle. What could be the most incredible video game than interacting with what I perceive to be the real world around me. Fresh air isn't such a bad thing either.

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#3. Self reflection.
I think this is the most underrated thing every human individual neglects. Connecting with nature, isn't just to look at the pretty sky. It's a time to look within. During this period I try to be happy by focusing on what I have, rather than what I don't have or want. Sure it's ok to think about what I want, but focusing on what I do have can greatly reduce my stress levels by creating a happiness inside of me.

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#4. Connecting with the divine.
Sure this last step might be difficult especially if you have no "religion". Well I have always believed in intelligent design, and a creator of the universe. I know I am small and like the dust of the earth, but I am alive! So whether I like it or not, I'm here and sentient. I might as well use my self reflection to talk to myself, and of course whoever else may be listening. It's no coincidence people pray to GD every time they are in trouble. Try doing it when you are not in trouble, and who knows what you may find.



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So important to disconnect from technology regularly. Give you time to think and for family.

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@ bearbear613 hello dear friend.
I think we should all imitate what you do, it's good for the body, the mind.
I wish you a happy rest

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When you see the divine everywhere and in everything every day is a Holy Day. Ein od Milvado. There is nothing else.

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