Comments on: 40 days of evening technology fasting http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/ a team blog written by aspiring Christ followers Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:50:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Beth’s Thoughts on Technology in the Classroom » Blog Archive » Spheres of Influence http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/comment-page-1/#comment-586 Beth’s Thoughts on Technology in the Classroom » Blog Archive » Spheres of Influence Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:07:22 +0000 http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/#comment-586 [...] This Christmas I will be immersing myself in the joys of family and friends for a few days.  The entire family will be taking part in a mini technology fast as suggested by Wesley Fryer (a blending of my circles).  So starting tomorrow I’ll be dropping out for a few days.  See you all after Christmas.  Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a joyous New Year to all. Listen to this podcast [...] [...] This Christmas I will be immersing myself in the joys of family and friends for a few days.  The entire family will be taking part in a mini technology fast as suggested by Wesley Fryer (a blending of my circles).  So starting tomorrow I’ll be dropping out for a few days.  See you all after Christmas.  Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a joyous New Year to all. Listen to this podcast [...]

]]> By: Wesley Fryer http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Wesley Fryer Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:31:47 +0000 http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/#comment-432 Jen: Of course I'll be delighted to share and visit with you during or after your own fast-- at whatever point you start! Dean: I think steps we take which help us gain more clarity on the priorities we have for our lives are in the right direction, we certainly don't have a formula here, more of a recipe that needs to be customized to fit the needs and context of each person. Beth: Thanks for sharing your story. Time out from technological connections can definitely provide more time for face to face dialog. I'm glad to hear your family had a great internet-free weekend! :-) Jen: Of course I’ll be delighted to share and visit with you during or after your own fast– at whatever point you start!

Dean: I think steps we take which help us gain more clarity on the priorities we have for our lives are in the right direction, we certainly don’t have a formula here, more of a recipe that needs to be customized to fit the needs and context of each person.

Beth: Thanks for sharing your story. Time out from technological connections can definitely provide more time for face to face dialog. I’m glad to hear your family had a great internet-free weekend! :-)

]]> By: Beth Knittle http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Beth Knittle Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:45:49 +0000 http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/#comment-123 Though I read this post when it first went up, I recent incident caused be to come back to it. My family are all connected to a computer each evening, annd though we do set aside some quite family time each week, it never seemed to be enough. Well while doing some yard work to prepare for the winter I accidently cut the cable - no internet. It would be three days including the weekend. At first we were stressed but it was a glorious weekend for the family. So now we are thinking a tech free weekend each month. Thanks again for sharing. Though I read this post when it first went up, I recent incident caused be to come back to it. My family are all connected to a computer each evening, annd though we do set aside some quite family time each week, it never seemed to be enough. Well while doing some yard work to prepare for the winter I accidently cut the cable - no internet. It would be three days including the weekend. At first we were stressed but it was a glorious weekend for the family. So now we are thinking a tech free weekend each month. Thanks again for sharing.

]]> By: Dean Shareski http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Dean Shareski Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:34:40 +0000 http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/#comment-106 I typically might avoid this type of challenge as it requires some major adjustments.....I'll await your reports. What if I make a fire but still watch TV?...with my kids? Would that be anything? Maybe not. I typically might avoid this type of challenge as it requires some major adjustments…..I’ll await your reports. What if I make a fire but still watch TV?…with my kids? Would that be anything?
Maybe not.

]]> By: JenniferW http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/comment-page-1/#comment-105 JenniferW Sun, 19 Nov 2006 01:27:29 +0000 http://eyesright.speedofcreativity.org/2006/11/18/40-days-of-evening-technology-fasting/#comment-105 Thank you, for sharing this. My friend and I were just discussing this same topic as I am dealing with still looking for a job -- and though I know God is in control -- I am still struggling. We talked about fasting, and being in the word more, and listening (rather than talking) to God. And then I come home to read your blog. If I might, may I join you during this 40 days of fasting -- though I know I will start a bit late?? And at the end - perhaps we can share what we learned. Grins -- I have no spouse (or fireplace) of which to enjoy -- but I have a pet that has been neglected since I have spent way to much time at my computer and perhaps an evening walk might even get added to the picture. Thank you again for your transparency and for sharing your walk ad you continually strive toward Christlikeness. Jennifer Thank you, for sharing this.

My friend and I were just discussing this same topic as I am dealing with still looking for a job — and though I know God is in control — I am still struggling. We talked about fasting, and being in the word more, and listening (rather than talking) to God. And then I come home to read your blog.

If I might, may I join you during this 40 days of fasting — though I know I will start a bit late?? And at the end - perhaps we can share what we learned.

Grins — I have no spouse (or fireplace) of which to enjoy — but I have a pet that has been neglected since I have spent way to much time at my computer and perhaps an evening walk might even get added to the picture.

Thank you again for your transparency and for sharing your walk ad you continually strive toward Christlikeness.

Jennifer

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