I Don't Like Talking On the Phone
About 3 weeks ago, I lost my phone in a cab on the way home from a night of senseless partying. Since that night, I have made very little effort to replace it in any way. Friends are eager to come to my rescue: "Why?".... "You better get on that.".... "I'll mail you one!"....
It's a strange psychology: on one hand, I am rationalizing that I will "run into" it at some point, even though the smarter side of me knows this coincidence will be next to impossible. Of course secretly, this is a perfect excuse to free myself from that device we call the phone.
The mere possession of a phone has the likeness of captivity for me. During the past weeks w/o the phone, I am overcome with a sense of liberation. I admit there are inconveniences, but the perks of not having a phone are such nourishment for the soul.
One saturday, on the way to the farmers market, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the walk through the flowery neighborhood. A walk! My experience was enhanced because of my state of no-phone. I am convinced of this. I did not anticipate any interruptions, and I had "no choice" but to enjoy the sunny peaceful walk. It was a pure luxury.
Now that I must make a decision, I ask myself: Am I simply indulging in the novelty? Or have I always desired freedom from my phone? Why do I need an excuse to be free, anyway?
It's a strange psychology: on one hand, I am rationalizing that I will "run into" it at some point, even though the smarter side of me knows this coincidence will be next to impossible. Of course secretly, this is a perfect excuse to free myself from that device we call the phone.
The mere possession of a phone has the likeness of captivity for me. During the past weeks w/o the phone, I am overcome with a sense of liberation. I admit there are inconveniences, but the perks of not having a phone are such nourishment for the soul.
One saturday, on the way to the farmers market, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the walk through the flowery neighborhood. A walk! My experience was enhanced because of my state of no-phone. I am convinced of this. I did not anticipate any interruptions, and I had "no choice" but to enjoy the sunny peaceful walk. It was a pure luxury.
Now that I must make a decision, I ask myself: Am I simply indulging in the novelty? Or have I always desired freedom from my phone? Why do I need an excuse to be free, anyway?
By:
hibislo
Age:
31-35
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