This is an opportunity to connect with yourself, and your immediate surroundings, for one day and night.
We offered online a group Digital Detox, which is essentially a 24-hour fast from all electronic devices. If you can't leave your device, we recommend at least refraining from using social media or news related apps for the day. This mini retreat began Friday March 11th at sunset and went until Saturday March 12th at sunset, with a 30 minute Zoom meeting at either end, to meditate together, share tips, and share experiences afterwards.
Tonight we begin a short reintroduction to our ever-present selves. First, a deep thank you to our phones, who keep us connected, organized, informed. And to our computers, who keep us employed, creative, and independent. We will begin with a short meeting and then let our dear friends sleep, while we take a step back from all the airwaves and settle into our direct surroundings and the environment within.
Inform employers and co-workers that you will be offline.
Inform distant family members as well.
Place devices out of direct sight.
If unable to be completely off your phone, remove social media and news apps for the duration of the fast. Turn off sound and vibration notifications if possible.
If unable to be completely off your computer, use a site blocker to block unfruitful websites and media outlets.
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Since this program doesn't require any specific costs, all donations will be used to support our infrastructure: website and hosting costs, electronic facilities (we are saving up for a new microphone for guided meditations), and our Zoom account. All our staff are 100% volunteers, so these funds are just for keeping the lights on.
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