"Wise men and the purveyors of contemporary culture recognize the same dramatic truth. We are addicted to news. Probably unlike the purveyors, the wise perceive the root of the addiction and so can offer something the purveyors don't want - a path to freedom. . . .
"It is no accident that news flashes and pop-ups invade and occupy the spaces of our handheld devices, laptops, and desktops - and thus often of our conscious thoughts. Competing 'latest' reports vie to grab our attention, subtly turning us away from what more deserves our attention."
In a recent commentary, writer John Cuddeback reflected on our need for intentionality and discipline to step back and live a fully human life in the here and now.
To access his complete post, please visit:
LifeCraft: The Antidote to News: Real Life Here and Now (12 FEB 25)
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