If you are reading this, I am away from my computer right now. And my cell phone. And my iPod.
I’m writing this Thursday morning, but it will be published at the start of our Lenten Technology Fast. The Butler Catholic Community is hosting a fast from communication and entertainment technology from Thursday evening to Friday evening, followed by a Peace Walk and a dinner at the Center for Faith and Vocation (aka, the Blue House). The event is open to the entire campus.
Random photo of the BCC Mardi Gras dinner inside the Blue House
As the Catholic priest on campus, Fr. Jeff, says, the purpose of the fast is not to “diss” or dismiss technology. It is to stop using it long enough for us to realize how much we rely on it, how much time goes into it. It should be interesting.
Technology use for schoolwork is exempt from the fast, but I think I’ll be able to put off any tech-related work for the weekend. I’m unplugging. Are you?
Ironically, we have a Facebook event page.
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Yes, I don’t think I’d like it for longer than a day, but I definitely think I’ll be more aware of my tech use now. It was rather liberating, even though I did have to plan everything in advance.
I did this a few weeks ago for one day…it was awesome! Technology fasts are sometimes needed to actually get some good r&r.