The world is increasingly becoming sophisticated. Technology seems to be the new world order. Media technology, for instance, has been incorporated into our daily lives. We eat it; we drink it, and even sleep on it. The media technology includes the radio, recorded music, television, movies, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. Continuous advancements in media technology, with podcasts' introduction, continue to chain us in its prisons. The internet appears to be its warden. This goes without saying; media technology has made life more convenient.
My alarm goes off at 6 o'clock after a long night of watching movies on Netflix via the television. The first thing I do after meditation is switch on the radio tuned to my favorite music station. I kick off my day with the morning talk shows, which are really interesting. I don my workout attire and glue the earphones to my ears, heading for my morning run. I play motivational recorded music throughout the activity. This helps to keep me in the workout spirit. Back in the shower singing along to the gracing morning music from the radio, I spend a lot of time in the shower.
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At the coffee table, I check my mail via my gadget connected to the internet. This enables me to keep up to date with any new school developments. The television is usually on CNN or BBC channel reporting news from all over. This also informs me of what's going on worldwide, including Africa, among other continents. I usually check the online newspapers for stock news and analysis during this time. In the newspapers and magazines, one can find interesting information on box office movies and their schedules. The grapevines of the celebrities are also detailed.
My journey to school usually involves browsing through social media; it makes the distance short. My phone's comfort with an internet connection enables me to keep ties with my family, friends, and colleagues. Logging in to Twitter and scrolling through the latest trends and feeds keeps me informed of what is going everywhere. Ever wondered about the easiness of initiating a meaningful conversation on current trends with a total 'stranger' in a public means of transport. In school, also having meaningful discussions on the current trends gives further insights on the issues. Back from school, energy-drained means me selecting a movie to watch, preferably series. Entertaining as it is, it helps do away with the exhaustion and boredom.
Seven days without media technology is like living alone in the middle of a jungle. The irony comes in that there a lot of ripe fruits in this jungle. For instance, it gave me a lot of insights, which made me explore direct ways of doing things. The ring of my alarm woke me up at my wake up time. Struggling with motivation issues, I managed to work out effectively. I added full-body workouts to my morning runs and felt a full sense of physical fitness at the end of it. No music in the shower spared me a lot of time. I was able to update my school assignments, not forgetting to proofread them. How amazing.
At school, my focus on education increased several folds. It appeared that was the only thing in my mind at the moment. Indeed, energy flows where attention goes. After school, I managed to explore some of my skills. I joined a sport; table tennis. Simple might appear, but the complexity in learning the game makes it so interesting. At the club, I met new friends and teammates. The table tennis club had a slogan I found interesting 'train hard win easy call it good luck.' They made me feel welcomed.
I also managed to join the drama club. The club welcomed me warmly, and I felt appreciated. Being a movie fanatic now, I found an arena to apply the same. The director gave me a script, and after several rehearsals, I was selected for the role. I never knew I could act. At the drama club, I met a friend, Ivan, who offered me a job at the city store. The seven days seemed to be a blessing in disguise. Despite the lack of internet, I acquired new skills worth having in this modernized world.
It would be a lie if I said; I did not miss a portion of the media technology. As addicted as I might be to the internet, I felt relieved. For instance, the continuous interaction with my phone checking the social media and stock markets were surpassed. I was able to derive my motivation by doing away with the music. I did not miss the television that much, especially the movies, for I was acting my movie in a theater. The migraines from long hours of watching were no more. I felt reborn into a new world.
The seven days experience taught me quite some lessons. An outstanding lesson I learned was on utilizing my time well to develop my skills. Media technology is addictive and time-consuming. It mostly informs you of the currents trends plus being a source of entertainment. This leaves you with little or no time to develop your competence in various skills. I managed to improve my acting skills, body-kinesthetic skills, and social skills with the extra time I had. I met new people experiencing a personal and holistic interaction with them. Unlike the media interaction, the physical interaction improved my sense of self-worth.
Another lesson I learned was on focusing on essential things. The media technology has blindfolded the world’s focus. Long wasted hours of browsing through the internet, watching television, and listening to the radio have made the world less productive. A regulation of it means more focus on professional and personal growth. For instance, I managed to spare time to do my assignments, not to finish but to ensure they are of quality. I added full-body workouts to my morning exercises, making me kick off my day with power. Through interaction at the drama club, I managed to secure a job in a store.
I believe my interaction with others was affected in two ways, with the pros outweighing the cons. In terms of current information and affairs, my interaction with my friends seemed less effective. I was not up to date with the released albums and the box office movies, including the stock exchange markets. Nonetheless, we had a meaningful conversation about the ways of the world. They were interested in trying the seven days no media technology challenge. I met new friends at the drama and the table tennis club. This improved by interaction skills a greater good. The clubs were receptive to new members, making me feel at home. The coach and the director were willing to teach on every aspect of the skill. A sense of kinship developed among us. I noted that the slogan from the table tennis club indeed made and tied them as a family.
In conclusion, my seven-day experience was an insightful one. We all need to regulate our media technology use. As essential it might seem, it blinds us from many aspects of life. The radio, television, recorded music, the internet, among others, are addictive and waste a great deal of time. We must be keen on how we utilize the media technology.
