Embracing Technology

Do you have children? Or do you work around children?

Then you already know that they mimic you. To them, you are a super hero who gets to do whatever they choose. (At least I like to think of myself this way!)

So, one of the most challenging things for me during this shift, is to allow technology with my children.

I’ve had major anxiety about this, and even now talking about it I realize it’s still an area of growth for me. I don’t like it. I can feel the vibration and it changes the energy in my home. 

But, I also know that it’s not going anywhere. And more than ever, I realize the connection attainable through our devices. I see that.

I know that this is personal for me. 

Attachment to technology for my children scares me. I don’t like that they use iPads at school and so I didn’t allow them to use it at home. At 4 and 7, I only approved of television.

They also use technology at their Dads house, and I trust him to find the balance on his end. But that’s another reason why I didn’t want them on it here. I don’t want them addicted. 

Well, I’ve learned to let that go.

Because things have changed. 

And it’s time I teach the girls what balance with technology looks like. 

So, I charged two of my old iPhones and every morning after our morning routine and breakfast is over, they get about 45 minutes to play a game...or watch something that inspires them. 

It’s intentional time. 

Then I sit down and write. Like I’m doing right now.  And I do that from a place of peace. 

I’m breathing through this. 

I’m smiling. 

I trust my rock salt lamps to neutralize the energy in my home and to help keep a feeling of harmony. 

And I enjoy my time to myself. 

I light incense and drink my coffee and I give gratitude for time to myself to nurture my passion. And for the beautiful taste and smells! Plus an appreciation for my girlfriend who picked up a bottle of mct oil for me when she was at the grocery store. 

So many other things to give my energy to.

My kids are happy. It’s really peaceful in here. And I’m still breathing through it. 

Now we also have a plan in place. 

We’ve had extensive talks about what happens when I say it’s time to turn it off the phones. They know that if they whine or cry, they lose time, next time. 

They also know that if they have a question while they’re playing, they’re asking me with their big girl words and not whining and crying. 

Something about the whining and crying that feels super unnecessary to me. Technology is not an emergency. And I’m teaching them this with my expectation for how they handle it when they’re using it.

And so far it’s going great. And I thank them for listening and tell them I’m proud of them. And then we head upstairs to work on puzzles and start getting dressed and ready. And they know that they’ll get more time tomorrow.

I’m learning that it can be a part of our day.

We’ve also arranged a FaceTime play date with friends today. An opportunity to show again the intention and connection.

We have such an opportunity here to teach things that are important. Creating space and intention is important. Teaching patience and expectations of behaviour is important. And with the world changing so exponentially, embracing technology is important for me to learn!!

How are you balancing the technology on your end? I’d love to hear!!

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Wishing you more peace, balance, happiness, vibrant health and lasting love.

Sandy xo

"What we think, we become." -Buddha