This past weekend, Reboot, a nonprofit organization aimed at reinventing the traditions and rituals of Judaism for today's secular Jews, called all denominations to consider unplugging (or avoiding) all forms of technology from sundown Friday, March 19 to sundown Saturday, March 20, 2010.
CNN was among the many news outlets reporting on this unique challenge: “Composed of Internet entrepreneurs, creators of award-winning television shows, community organizers and nonprofit leaders, these "Rebooters" are people who typically have their cell phones glued to their palms. Several of them go so far as to say they have an addiction to their devices."
Of course, setting apart one day each week to experience the "rest of God" is certainly not a new idea--it's thousands of years old.
In fact, Rebooters are not just asking people to avoid technology, they have a simple manifesto of other habits for people to embrace for 24 hours each weekend including:
Connecting with loved ones.
Nurturing your health.
Getting outside.
Avoiding commerce.
Giving Back.
Reboot believes “that everyone can benefit from a respite from the relentless technology. Unplugging on a weekly basis won't provide a magical solution to these issues, but it's a start ... a chance to catch our breaths, replenish our souls and reconnect with the living, breathing people we love."
What do you think? Could one or more of these little changes have big results in your life?
For more detailed information on Reboot, click here.
Be encouraged (to give it a try)!
Becky
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