addiction...

... to technology.

i realised that ever since i changed my phone, i've been checking my emails, facebook, and tweet many many times a day. i agree that having access to the internet made things a lot more convenient for me, because i can get to go online almost anytime i want, but somehow, i realise this urge to keep checking those applications are slowly sapping away my time and energy.

i used to enjoy the time spent with myself while travelling on the roads, appreciate nature while walking down the streets, and just simply living the moment. but now it's become a habit for me to just whip out my phone to go online unnecessarily, and totally neglect the things which are happening around me.

i also noticed that it's a trend for youngsters to listen to their mp3 every single available moment they have. be it while travelling, or walking for a short distance, or doing homework, or even when talking to people. have people become so dependent on music/noise that we fail to appreciate the natural sounds around us? have people become so dependent on the internet that we fail to connect/interact with people face-to-face?

i plan to stop myself from checking my emails and facebook unnecessarily from now onwards, because it's just an addiction. it doesn't help me in living a better life, nor helping others lead a better life.

we should never be slaves to technology, because our lives are made for a greater purpose.