Devyn Poynter ’s Reviews > The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World > Status Update

Boundaries are always changing.
Sometimes you need to reset again in the quiet, but life will sometimes just life

“What you have is enough.”

I’ll make it simple for once, stop chasing and begin your journey.
It won’t be perfect, could be shaky, but it will be an adventure to get you out of comparing and following every little thing.

This chapter really dove into prayer and how quickly we reach for our phones instead of slowing down.
Social media isn’t bad, but it reminded me that moderation matters. I realized how often I rush through my routine just to scroll instead of making time for prayer or being present with family.
Our ancestors didn’t have phones connecting them 24/7, but they did have prayer!

“We can always try again”
This chapter dives into emotions, how big or small they can be. But communicating and taking the space when needed.

Hygge: creating a relaxing, cozy space.

It made me think about dating. Someone is always checking their phone or watch without being fully present. Moving forward, I want to create more hygge in my mornings, meals, and dates! I want to be intentional about listening and getting to know someone instead of waiting for the rescue text…or being the one to send the code word for rescue! 😂

352…still sinking in. In 2019, people picked up their phones 352 times a day. Now we have apps, messengers and social media for everything, and it’s like our phones are glued to our hands. We rarely put them down.

Especially now that I have two adorable kids who call me Aunt, I don’t want them to think my phone is more important than they are. That’s time I could be spending reading with them or playing!

Finding the motive behind why we share…
This chapter shows how often we aren’t truly in the moment. Take me back to my New Orleans trip! I took a few photos, but for most of the trip my phone stayed in my bag.
I think our phones have become a safety net, an anxiety blocker, or a way to avoid feeling alone. But we aren’t alone. Sometimes we just need to put our phones away, look around, and be present.

I forgot to share my thoughts last time, so here’s a two-for-one!

I loved the slowing down with the mushrooms. It reminded me that God is present in our everyday moments, not just on Sundays.

The next chapter made me think of my grandpa. He always got onto me for texting and would say, “At least call them or make plans to see them.”

God never intended for us to build our relationships through a screen.