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The internet allowed for this. Before, the world was small. Unless you were buying magazines, or drowning in newspapers and TV shows, you were in the dark at all times. Your reality was taken in small bites. You woke up in the morning, completely detached. You didn't know what was happening beyond that bedroom. You didn't know where your parents were, your friends. You didn't know what the government was doing, your co-workers, your town etc. You only knew what you knew in those tiny little slices of life. And that kept your nervous system in balance. You didn't get overwhelmed easily. You didn't get anxiety. You only knew what was in front of you. It was a more natural life, because that's how most of us lived until the turn of the century. Our systems were (and are) designed for it. They're not designed for the internet and social media and all this noise and knowledge and data 24/7. So when you feel overwhelmed, understand what is causing it. And if you don't like it anymore, step away and breathe and allow your mind and soul to live for awhile without it, to live how you're programmed to live. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Last edited by JackHandy - 16 hours ago