Laptop Sabbatical...

Nothing lasts forever, well in this world anyway.

Materialism is something that effects all of us, as it's all around us everyday and technology is another area in which we are effected by everyday. It's not until we give up or loose a piece of technology that we notice how much we rely on it.

My laptop broke last night, and although I'm using another laptop at the moment, it does mean 2 weeks if not longer without a laptop, something that I use everyday. When it broke to be honest I wasn't that bothered, I'm looking on it as an experience and an opportunity to fill my time more constructively, rather than wasting my time away on Facebook and MSN (maybe in a few days I won't have the same attitude!) But it's given me the chance to reflect upon how much I seem to rely on it and use it, time where I could be talking to God and praying into things OR even revising!

My laptop tends to distract me and fills the silence also, I got back from an exam today and just sat chatting to God, whereas before I would have got my laptop out and sat watching something useless. The silence, although relatively rare in my uni halls was relaxing and it allowed me to actually be able to hear God clearer and to think clearer, instead of filling every waking second with music.

I guess my challenge today, as I go to shut off this laptop and go back to my laptopless life, is this...

What piece of technology can you 'not' live without?

What is it that you take everywhere with you? Could you give it up and will you?

If you gave up something you use regularly, you may be surprised at the way it can change and effect your lifestyle and make your relationship with God better or it could just allow you to spend your time more constructively. Seriously have a think about it and give something (technology etc) up today!

Now that I don't have my laptop, I can see the benefits that will come from it and when I next blog again (whenever that may be) maybe you'll see a difference. I will let you know.

Now, it's time to turn the laptop off and go on a laptop sabbatical and learn more about that fantastic God of mine!