There was a murmuring, a whisper, a faint voice that I was resistant to hearing. I can be stubborn at times, and I didn’t want to hear one more thing. Being stubborn can be positive when it translates to persistence and determination, but it can be negative when I do not listen to the changes that are necessary. I have felt resistance recently about being out there all the time with social posts. I knew that I should be posting and keeping up with all the writing, but I was just not doing it. I told my husband that I wasn’t [...]

This morning, I was scrolling through my Google feed on my smartphone, and I came across an article advertising a huge sale on Amazon devices. I use Amazon, I use technology, but as I scrolled through all the products, I realized I didn’t have the newest and best technology for turning on lights. I think I can still find the switch. I didn’t have a glow light or an Alexa or a ring video doorbell. Does this make me antiquated? Not that there is anything wrong with the technology. I do use technology and would miss it if it were gone, but it got me thinking how technology is affecting our lives and creativity. [...]