The Dangers Of Disconnecting

Yesterday, I talked about
how I tend to put my head down
and work
when the rest of the world
gets too much for me.

When I do this,
I always worry a little bit
I’ll miss something big,
something key,
something that would put
myself and my loved ones
or my businesses in danger.

This worry isn’t real.
If something big happens,
someone will tell me.
Usually multiple people
will tell me.

I’m fortunate
to have people
who remain informed
and feel the responsibility
to inform others,
including me.

AND I don’t usually disconnect
for long periods of a time.
I usually check in
at least once a week.

If something big happens,
people will tell you.

A short break from the world
is unlikely to harm you.

Disconnecting

When I’m writing a second draft,
a process that usually takes
less than two weeks,
I usually disconnect from the world.

I post and run
on social media
and blogs.
I don’t watch TV shows
or movies.
I don’t read books.
I don’t watch the news.

My entire focus
is on that second draft.

And you know what?

The second draft gets written
and nothing dire happens.
(Loved ones would tell me
if something dire DID happen.)

It is okay,
is probably healthy
to disconnect from the world
for a short while.

Try it.