Thought for the Day – Distracted Driving
November 4, 2014 by bjcorbin
| With the extensive and rapid developments in today’s technology, our world is being transformed right before our eyes. But the benefits of these changes have also been accompanied by some unforeseen consequences. One example of this would be the use of cellphones while driving. Originally thought to be just a question of texting and driving, now experts speak of the broader issue of “distracted driving.” As a father of four, I can testify that it is not only drivers that are distracted, and that it’s not just kids who suffer from this affliction. Truth be told, we’ve become a society of multi-taskers, which we like to rationalize as a good thing, though I have serious doubts. It has become truly rare to see people give their full attention to just about anything, and I would like to suggest that this is ultimately to our detriment.
If we are not intentional, we will fall into the trap of satisfying ourselves with the quantity of items checked off our to-do list, even though we’re not doing any of them particularly well. I have found that the things I love require some of my “undivided” attention. Though I ascribe to the notion that we ought to pray without ceasing, I recognize that my ongoing conversation with God does not constitute my undivided attention. I’ve found that there are times when I must divorce myself from every other thing, and simply be with Him. Though my wife and I try to do life together as much as possible, there are times when she needs me to lay everything else aside so that she can be the object of my full attention. Even though my kids are getting older (ages 14yrs to 21yrs), they still need for me to reserve a space that is uniquely theirs. And when I’m the one who’s got the grandkids, I can’t allow myself to get distracted by anything else.
As I watch our culture change, I am concerned that we are losing our ability to give anything our full attention, and that we’re raising a generation that is largely devoid of that capacity. If I am right about that, the results could be catastrophic, especially to our relationships. |
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Our present culture is hostile to anything that would encourage real relationships. We are alienated from our selves, others, and God–duty, obligation, and mindless routine numbing us to all that really matters in life.
Amen!
Sounds like a “simplify to Semper Fi” thought! I like it!
Reblogged this on Pastor Aaron and commented:
Here’s another thought concerning our need to “Simplify to Semper Fi”. Check it out.