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I have to be honest- I would hate to go without my laptop (my access to internet service) for one day. I have come to consider my computer part of my lifeline to the world. When I was in the hospital for four days last April I asked for my laptop to be brought to me as quickly as possible. My computer offers peace when I am upset, it offers knowledge through news websites and blogs, and it allows me to connect with people when I feel isolated or lonely.
When I was admitted to the hospital my husband was able to let my friends and family know with one quick post on Facebook. With the family network in place, even my relatives who do not connect to Facebook knew I was sick within a day. I didn't have to worry about my husband and children being supported because I was able to see Facebook comments offering Daniel help with the girls, food, or a friendly ear if he needed to talk.
My blog became my best friend for the four months I spent recovering from shingles when I couldn't be out and about with the rest of my family. While they were at school and work I processed my feelings by sharing my fears with the world. I met some great people and was able to offer the same type of encouragement I was getting to others.
I read about how the computer and social media is making us a society of hermits and causing us to be disconnected. I strongly disagree. It's all in the way people choose to use the internet. I seek out rich conversations and material that will increase my knowledge and understanding of the world around me. I never had a lot of friends that I hung around with in real life, anyway, so nothing has changed for me. In my opinion the internet has enriched my life in a way that has allowed me to grow.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Going Without
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4 comments:
Same, same, same. I love my connection to the internet - I write, I share, I learn, I grow. No hermit lives here :-)
Fi, you are definitely one of the connections I've made. I'm so glad to have you as a reader of my blog. You help me keep perspective!
I was just reading an article this morning about how depressed people who use the internet to connect with a group of supporters find their depression easier to manage. I think that's a great plus for the internet!
I have to agree about the internet; I work at home so don't have much interaction with people on a daily basis other than through online; I do rely on my buddies for support, conversations, etc even though we may never meet face to face :)
I also wouldn't want to go a day without God because of my faith, but I know that won't happen since his word says he's always with me :)
may Monday be a good one!
betty
I would have answered this question the same way! Totally with you here.
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