Freeing

 I've never felt freer that day. Though I was rushing and only realized until I was driving on the freeway that I didn't have my phone, I knew I would survive, but admittedly it felt odd to not look for something in my purse and check the time every so often or for updates. However, as the day progressed, I never felt freer. I didn't have to think about or focus so much on a screen, an extra distraction and reminder taking away oftentimes of living in the present, and of staying attentive to all the beautiful and good around me. 

It was a freedom I've never actually experienced, since I've never forgotten my phone before. Quite honestly, it's a freedom I haven't recalled since perhaps not having a phone or at least a smart phone 10 or more years ago. I thought perhaps I would have many things that I would need to check or missed once I got home, but rather the contrary and that made me think even more so about always having a phone tied to you.

Yesterday, I chose to turn off my phone which lasted for most of the day. I knew this would help me immensely with focusing on the things I need to get done and it did help me a lot on staying productive. It also quickly made me forget about it and just focus on the present.

While driving in the car, my phone was still turned off, and I didn't turn on the radio. Though it was tempting at times, it helped me to stay focused on the present moment, the beautiful Fall lighting, memories, thoughts and the golden leaves on the trees.