Loved this. The idea that childhood wasn’t performed, it was just lived, really resonated with me. Being unreachable wasn’t stressful; it was freeing. And boredom wasn’t something to kill, it was where imagination started. This is why daydreaming is soooo powerful for creativity!
Also appreciated the nuance: not “technology ruined everything,” but we gained convenience and quietly lost depth.
I have actually been doing a no-phone Sunday every Sunday for the past few weeks, highly recommend! :)
I love this it feels warm and nostalgic, like a little time capsule of childhood freedom. You really make those carefree, unplugged moments come alive!
How many times have I thought of this when someone came up to me these days, when everyone is tethered to their phone, to complain that I am unreachable?
I think unreachability is slowly coming back into style. It's becoming a status symbol to slow down and live offline... or at least I like to think so.
Wonderful memories and analysis, Garrett! - very interesting observations.
I remember someone describing a day in the village from their childhood: how their grandma used to just sit and look out the window in between her chores.
And that wasn't boredom, actually - those were some very important moments for her to stay with her thoughts, and her mind to peacefully digest everything.
How relatable! And how sad that we no longer have that kind of luxury. But you know what, at least we had that, we experienced all those sweetness of real childhood, peace and stillness despite the children of this decade. Most of them do not have all this because it’s stolen from digital world. I feel poor for them and blessed for ourselves.
Loved this. The idea that childhood wasn’t performed, it was just lived, really resonated with me. Being unreachable wasn’t stressful; it was freeing. And boredom wasn’t something to kill, it was where imagination started. This is why daydreaming is soooo powerful for creativity!
Also appreciated the nuance: not “technology ruined everything,” but we gained convenience and quietly lost depth.
I have actually been doing a no-phone Sunday every Sunday for the past few weeks, highly recommend! :)
I'm glad you enjoyed this piece :) cheers to many more offline experiences.
really like this one.
I love this it feels warm and nostalgic, like a little time capsule of childhood freedom. You really make those carefree, unplugged moments come alive!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think those moments are so important to remember and encourage in an increasingly divided world.
How many times have I thought of this when someone came up to me these days, when everyone is tethered to their phone, to complain that I am unreachable?
I think unreachability is slowly coming back into style. It's becoming a status symbol to slow down and live offline... or at least I like to think so.
Wonderful memories and analysis, Garrett! - very interesting observations.
I remember someone describing a day in the village from their childhood: how their grandma used to just sit and look out the window in between her chores.
And that wasn't boredom, actually - those were some very important moments for her to stay with her thoughts, and her mind to peacefully digest everything.
Thank you, and you bring up a great point. When we label the empty time as "doing nothing" then we feel justified in eliminating it.
But in doing do we miss out on the crucial part of thinking, processing, and digesting what we've lived and learned.
How relatable! And how sad that we no longer have that kind of luxury. But you know what, at least we had that, we experienced all those sweetness of real childhood, peace and stillness despite the children of this decade. Most of them do not have all this because it’s stolen from digital world. I feel poor for them and blessed for ourselves.