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[cadencewishes]

girl who kisses her guitar, call me miss big blue eyes

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Digital Detox Shaina Tranquilino August 20, 2024

Evan had always been plugged in. A software engineer by trade and a tech enthusiast by nature, he spent his days coding complex algorithms and his nights surrounded by screens—one for gaming, another for streaming, and a third for monitoring the latest cryptocurrency trends. His smartphone was his constant companion, a lifeline to the digital world where he thrived. Notifications pinged incessantly, each one demanding a slice of his attention.

But lately, something had shifted. Evan found himself restless and irritable, his mind never quiet. The world around him, once so vibrant in pixels, had started to feel hollow. He couldn’t remember the last time he had a face-to-face conversation without checking his phone, or the last time he sat in silence without feeling the need to fill it with noise. So, when a colleague mentioned a digital detox retreat nestled in the mountains, Evan signed up on a whim.

The retreat was a stark contrast to Evan’s life in the city. No Wi-Fi, no cell service, and certainly no screens. Instead, there were endless forests, star-filled skies, and a strict rule: all devices were to be surrendered at check-in. Evan felt a pang of anxiety as he handed over his phone, but it was accompanied by an unexpected sense of relief.

The first day was difficult. Without the constant buzz of notifications, Evan felt adrift, his thoughts chaotic and loud. But as the hours passed, something began to change. He started noticing the things he had been too busy to see—the rustling of leaves in the wind, the rich scent of pine, the warmth of the sun on his skin. Conversations with fellow retreat-goers were slow and meaningful, unhurried by the pressure to respond to the next message or email. For the first time in years, Evan slept without the glow of a screen beside him, and when he woke up, he felt truly rested.

By the end of the retreat, Evan had found a peace he hadn’t realized he was missing. The constant need to be connected, to be always doing something, had given way to a quieter, more contemplative state of mind. As he packed his bags, he knew he couldn’t go back to the life he had been living.

When Evan returned to the city, everything felt different. The towering skyscrapers and neon lights seemed overwhelming, but not in the way they used to excite him. He felt a pull toward simplicity, a yearning for the peace he had found in the mountains. Slowly, he began to make changes. He turned off his notifications, limiting his screen time to essential tasks. Weekends became reserved for nature walks and reading physical books, activities that grounded him in the present moment.

He also started spending more time with people—really being with them, not just sharing space while distracted by screens. He reconnected with old friends and even joined a local gardening club, something he never would have considered before the retreat. The digital world, once his entire universe, was now just a small part of a much larger, more fulfilling life.

Evan’s colleagues noticed the change. He was calmer, more focused, and somehow more content. When they asked what had happened, he simply smiled and told them about the retreat, about the quiet joy he had found in disconnecting. Some of them laughed, calling it a phase, but Evan knew better.

His life was no longer dictated by the relentless pace of technology. He had found a balance, a way to integrate his love for tech with the simple pleasures of living. For the first time in a long time, Evan felt truly alive. The world was vibrant again, not just in pixels, but in every breath, every moment, every connection made face-to-face.

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[soulfulshan]

to be silent the whole day, see no newspaper, hear no radio, listen to no gossip, be thoroughly and completely lazy, thoroughly and completely indifferent to the fate of the world is the finest medicine a man can give himself

~Henry Miller

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Ep 50 Unpugging

In the milestone 50th episode of Larry's Tales, titled "Unpugging," Larry explores the importance of disconnecting from our digital devices to reconnect with the world around us. He introduces a 24-hour unplug challenge, encouraging viewers to experience life without screens. The episode takes a humorous twist when only one viewer responds, having misunderstood the challenge as related to pugs, but still finds joy in spending quality time with their dog. Join Larry as he celebrates the beauty of being present in the moment, whether it's through unplugging or enjoying time with our furry friends.

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[cadencewishes]

Boy who licks his bass Girl who kisses her guitar You don't even know my name, but I trust you with my heart This boy is a habit I can't get rid of, no

Everyone smokes here Everyone drinks here, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't You want me to be as reckless as you but I can't 'cause of the meds, I can't 'cause of the meds

The rockstar life is not for me I'm the cat the kid is playing with Boy who licks his bass Girl who kisses her guitar, call me Miss Big Blue Eyes

Everyone smokes here Everyone drinks here, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't You want me to be as lonely as you but I can't 'cause of the meds, I can't 'cause of the meds

And this heedless romance will drive me insane I'm an ignorant, still I can make it rain No introduction to your stupid friends, I just wanna make music, leave this party

I know I'm supposed to be the leader But they take the authority away from me And the smell of whatever shit they're smoking makes me feel small Like I'm a kid trapped in a 19 year old's body