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
Meals, Mindfulness, and Modernity
This chapter reflects on the author's experiences living with an Amish family and emphasizes the importance of shared meals in fostering connection and conversation. It draws contrasts between the communal dining habits of the Amish and the digital distractions prevalent in modern American life, highlighting the benefits of mindful eating. Through anecdotes about children’s engagement during meals and church services, the chapter critiques the effects of technology on attention and intuition.
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