In any case, I've decided to embark on a quest for a clutter-free life (in all of it's associated meanings). The media cleanse arises out of the desperate need for mental clarity. Each day I am an empty receptacle waiting to be impressed upon, converted, persuaded, influenced and programmed as I sit lifelessly, in front of a television or computer screen. For this week I have decided to be influenced by my own thoughts and make choices as a result of those under used thought processes. Also, the free time I gain by opting myself out of television programming, facebook, twitter, talk radio, gossip blogs, youtube, video games, news papers and/or any other news outlet, I will immerse myself in music with meaning, literature, poetry, cooking, exercising, spending time with loved ones and just thinking.
I am on day 3. The load I bear is light. Mentally I feel less obligated than usual. No daily assignment of mindless, lifeless entertainment and I get to CHOOSE what I want to see and hear. The freedom this fast provides is uncanny.
I am afraid for how good I may feel on day 7. I may never return to that place..... I'll keep you posted.
