The overwhelming of our inner reality by the demands of the outer world, in ways never before possible, is a central problem of the 21st century.
Outer communications technology must be counterbalanced by — and ultimately tamed by, and enhanced by — inner mental technique.
Jim Hampton:
ReplyDeleteI think this is where being an introvert helps. It’s easy to shut out the outside world for certain lengths of time to recharge and get a fair amount of introspection. The JOMO, Joy Of Missing Out, concept helps as well.