Does anyone do this any more? Think about it. How often do you stare into space and let your thoughts drift?
My guess, for the majority of people, the answer will be rarely. I also surmise it’s not something you’ve given any thought.
The reason why people don’t indulge in this kind of mindfulness any more is simple. We reach for our phones instead.
Think about the times in your day when you’re likely to daydream.
- When you eat a meal
- Out walking
- Waiting for an appointment
- Traveling
Am I right? Is that when you pick up your phone?
Now I’m aware, I’m making a point to stop aimlessly scrolling to fill the moment.
We are controlled by the power of our screens and all that it provides us. The content fills our minds with unwanted information.
Has your head ever been so full your mind won’t switch off? Thoughts swirl around and bring unwanted stress and pressure.
We all need time for ourselves and it’s our brains way of regenerating. It helps to improve our well being. It gives us a sense of peace and we all need that.
Now I’ve recognised it, I’ve stepped back from Facebook and the continuous scrolling that has become a habit. I’ve stopped filling my head with other people’s lives and problems. I’ve come out of groups that continually throw new ideas at me.
Then, of course, there are the negative things we read that play in our subconscious.
Whilst I’ve been coming to terms with this and finding a balance. I actively look for times in the day where I can do nothing. Finally I understand the phrase ‘be in the moment’.
I then came across fellow author, Chantelle Atkins, who has had the same thoughts. She came at it from a different angle. Her article was interesting because it’s similar to mine.
Karen J. Mossman - World of Stories 
I really enjoyed this post. I don’t think the human body is meant to be “on” all the time. We need to have moments of rest and relaxation, where our minds can just wander. For years, I battled dry eye. I thought it was just the amount of time I spend on the computer. When I forced myself away from all forms of stress (and feeling like you have to be “on” all the time is stressful), my dry eye cleared up. I wish I had connected the dots sooner.
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That’s a great way of putting it, on all the time. That’s exactly what I was. Now I’m finding it really nice, especially as I take time to sit and do nothing.
Glad that you picked it up to and felt the same, and it cured you dry eye. 😊
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I love daydreaming. I get so tired of being controlled by a phone. There are a lot of people who don’t like themselves, so they have to occupy their minds so they don’t have to think about their shortcomings and how to change themselves.
When walking, I never have earbuds in. Instead, my brain will start working out solutions as I walk. I’m found some great ideas that way.
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I’m not a lover of earbuds while walking either. I much prefer to hear the sounds around me. And yes, you can work through things as you walk too.
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I’ve been a daydreamer all my life and I still daydream. It’s often how I get ideas for my stories. Social media has its place but it doesn’t control my life.
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That’s good to know. And yes, it’s a great place for those ideas to formulate.
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