This has been frequently requested of me ever since my earlier post about ‘The Six Month Conversation’ resonated with so many people. This follow up is about the framework Alexis and I devised with hopes of guiding our life journey together independently and as a couple. I know this post is arriving several years late, after tons of requests, so thanks everybody for your patience!
So what happened during the first month I took for my sabbatical?
These are the notes I jot down as I ventured into this time off and commented on afterward.
Finish work, watch Tesla Model 3 unveiling, then disconnect
To kick things off, the first thing I did was digitally disconnect for 30 hours. Followed up by first ever visit to Float House.
Put together a personal website, something that's been (a low priority) on my to-do list for a couple of years..
Imagine spending two weeks, starting tomorrow, living in a remote area with no electronic devices. Does this 'disconnected' scenario greatly appeal to you or does it freak you out more than you'd care to admit?
In our rapidly changing world where technological marvels are appearing one after another in quick succession, it's easy to get caught up in the rush of of it all. We are constantly connected to different devices so we can stay informed, keep in touch with people, and entertain ourselves. I admit to being a strong advocate for utilizing technology in innovative ways that integrate with and improve our lives.
The flip side, however...
