This is an awesome re-post that Tyler made. It helps you put into perspective how easy it is to get caught up in things that don't matter.
I can really relate to so much in that post. I started to make some of those changes in the separation/divorce era. I remember feeling like having two keys was liberating (and I'd have only one if I didn't have a keyed mailbox). Getting away from TV for noise is something I did too, realizing it was like an old standby to what my parents did. I'm a zero-inbox guy. If I don't act on it, it's probably not important enough to hang around.
I wouldn't say that I agree with everything though. I mean, I love music and movies, for the explicit reason that they do evoke an emotional response. Feeling is living and inspiration to me. I can never have enough of those things.
The remarkable thing about life for anyone who embraces technology is that there are plenty of excuses to allow its noise to consume you. I think for some people, it's just easier. I may consume limited amounts of that noise, but the thing I desire most is deeper, more meaningful experiences. Whether that means laughing with Simon for an hour or writing a long blog post about something, it doesn't matter. Depth matters to me. It makes life, well, deeper. :)
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