by Douglas McKelveyO Lord, I know these algorithms are designed to fuel an amplified feedback loop, a whirlwind pushing back to me ever more extreme versions of my own interests and opinions.
I’ve reread this several times and passed it along to others. It is a timely encouragement and gentle admonition, for me coming after a month away from social media. So my time away continues, and my contentment and attention deepen.
Thank you for this. Been thinking and writing a bit about instant gratification and discipline. I appreciate this encouragement and knowing I’m not alone.
This is so beautiful! I've translated it into Brazilian Portuguese and posted on my page - linking to the original post, of course.
Thank you. Printing this out, keeping it before me, and sharing with others.
I’ve reread this several times and passed it along to others. It is a timely encouragement and gentle admonition, for me coming after a month away from social media. So my time away continues, and my contentment and attention deepen.
The perfect selection for substack. The whole volume is a treasure for individuals and groups of Christians.
Ironically, I'm clicking "Send to Devices" on this to send to my phone, to share via text. Ha!
Thank you, again and again.
Love "the slow discipline of contentment." Such a wonderful reminder, especially during this season of Lent.
Thank you for this. Been thinking and writing a bit about instant gratification and discipline. I appreciate this encouragement and knowing I’m not alone.