CNLP 677 | Carlos Whittaker on Becoming Amish and a Monk (for a while), How Technology Addicts Us To Knowledge and Control, and What Changes in Your Brain When You Ditch Your Phone
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Finding Solitude in a Digital World
In this chapter, the speaker recounts their transformative experience during a seven-week retreat at a monastery, emphasizing the initial struggles of disconnecting from technology. As they navigate through feelings of anxiety and fear, they discover the beauty of genuine community and the depth of personal connections. Ultimately, the journey leads to profound realizations about identity, simplicity, and the importance of being present in a world dominated by screens.
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