On exploring digital communication.

Staying connected is such an integral part of human existence, and our current reality requires more and more digital communication. For everything.

In my own life, I go through constant ebbs and flows with how I contribute to these spaces, along with how I consume in the digital world. Since I also experience some resistance to particular digital spacies, I got really curious about the use of digital communication in my life.

There are moments when I catch myself often mindlessly flickering through emails and social media whenever I have a "break". Comparing myself to others. Having a difficult time learning how to create and troubleshoot in various areas. Of course certain activities required my time and attention, but others simply did not. This inspired me to take a closer look at my motivations and emotions surrounding my use of digital communication.

It's always a journey of self-inquiry and these are the questions I asked myself:

• When do you look at your phone or emails? (as soon as you wake up, late at night, while with friends, etc.)

• How does it make you feel when you use your devices? (connected, happy, anxious, jealous, etc.)

• What effect does this have on different aspects of your life? (sleep, social, exercise, etc.)

I'm finding that it's a constant balancing act for myself, and will most likely be the case for the rest of my existence. If you have any helpful insights or personal experiences, please share.

Here's to staying connected in a way that invites more joy and adds value to our lives.

In love, light + with gratitude,
Nicole