GOING OFFLINE

December 30, 2015

As we approach the New year, I’m planning a 3 day digital detox where I go offline completely.

I suspect it may be welcomed by some resistance because these days I am connected to the internet almost constantly. It’s partially a need because all of my medical records are online, so any patient interaction requires access to my server. And additionally, my blogging and writing work results in interaction via the various social media channels.

We’re heading to a coffee plantation in Southern India which is completely off the grid. There will be morning walks, aromatic coffee and delicious food to enjoy. There’s a bunch of around 20 friends gathering and there will be plenty of games and fun.

coffee

In these days where our minds find it difficult to settle due to the constant and immediate sensory overload of social media, I’m sure this will be a useful exercise of resting the mind. In the future, I have no doubt that there will be an explosion in retreats purely dedicated to getting people off their devices.

See you in a few days!

In Health and Wellness