This month has been the first month in 7 months on the Race that our house hasn’t had Wi-Fi. Only 1 out of 3 months in the 10 that I’ve been on the field. Coming into the race, I expected Wi-Fi to be much more limited. But the world is developing and technology is advancing. We are asked before launching to spend only 1 hour a week on Wi-Fi, I of course, like many others, didn’t follow that.
You don’t realize how distracting it is to have the internet at your fingertips until you don’t. The first week here was like going through withdrawals, half the time I didn’t know what to do with my hands, and I was bored out of my mind because I had all this free time. So I had to change my mindset and ask myself, “what could I do with all this free time?”
I could start doing a daily bible study along with my quiet time, so I did. The Jesus character study by Beth Moore, is amazing. She dives into the characteristics of Jesus before he was even born. It’s eye opening in the realization of how human he actually was when he came to earth, and how humbling it must have been.
I could start working out (for like the 4th time on the race), so I did. I try to run a couple times a week and I’ve started doing a couple of simple circuits. We also walk about 4 miles (round trip) into town, so plenty of exercise this month.
I could start figuring out things I want to take home with me, so I am. I’ve been going through my race month by month, remembering all that God’s taught me and asking myself “How can I take this home?”
I could enjoy/push into the community that is only going to be around for the next 40 days, so I am. This team is my favorite (sorry!). I feel like myself, and I have loved getting to know some of these girls for the first time and connecting deeper with others that have been on previous teams. The thought of going home without them is scary. They have become some of my closest friends, so I want to enjoy this time I have left as much as possible.
So at first, I was hesitant about not having Wi-Fi. But after being unplugged for a few weeks, I love it. I’ve gotten more accomplished in two weeks without Wi-Fi, than I would in a month with it. So, as cheesy as it sounds, you should try it out. Take a day and turn your phone off. Grab that book you’ve been meaning to read, or go on that hike you’ve been talking about and be unplugged. It’s good for the soul.
