Thursday, October 28, 2010

Techy Time Saver

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step

~ In the sea of chain stores, I have found a place to hide out for an hour--BacInTyme on Main Street in my town of Fort Mill. Quiet, cozy, a fireplace blazing on a cold Autumn day. So I sit with my coffee and text my friend who had chemo yesterday, confirm a dentist appointment, check my e-mails & FaceBook. Oh, the joy of technology! You either love it or hate it. You choose to keep your distance, or you join in the world of techies. I find myself somewhere in the middle.
~ The whole techy scene slowly crept into my life when I went back to work in the early 80's. Today, the world of technology can either be a time stealer or a time saver. Or better yet--it can be your heartbeat to connecting. We can text, FB, and e-mail on our iPhones, and what's that other thing millions do? Oh yeah, Twitter. Oh, the choices.
~ The other day I heard Aunt Eunice say, "I don't have time for FaceBook!" Her friend Mabel shouted, "I don't trust FaceBook!" I gently responded, "Then girls, stay away from FB--no one is forcing you to join, but don't put me down for enjoying connecting with family, friends and fellow-writers." They backed off.
~ If the whole world of technology crumbled tomorrow, for whatever reason--I'm hearing lots of stories about that too--there is always Someone who we can connect with, day or night--no electronics necessary! And isn't that Who we should be connecting with on a regular basis anyway? My car is a 'no-phone zone', but I can ring up my Heavenly Father while I'm driving down the interstate! And the connection is always clear--no breaking-up or fuzzy noises! And as I listen to Him, I am able to stay on the right path, step by step.
Listen my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path.
Proverbs 23:19 NIV
~ Well, I just preached myself happy!
Oceans of blessings!

2 comments:

Jennifer Richardson said...

love it, Sharron!
I may be tech-challenged
but I know a good thing
when I see it!
-Jennifer

Sharon Leaf said...

I've been taking my techy-time learning the process. My Apple Orchard is user-friendly and a joy to work with (iMac, iPad, iPhone), thanks to my hubby!

On life's journey, whether traveling around the world or walking around your block, there's lots to learn about life, faith, friendship and fun! so lets dive into a new ocean together ... and lets keep that body movin'!