I've been incredibly bored lately, especially during long lectures. It's tough to sit through hours of back-to-back classes without getting distracted. I've tried to resist the urge to check my phone by installing apps that limit screen time, but it's still a constant battle. I often take refuge in Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Gmail and even the EspnCricinfo!
Even in short breaks between lectures, I find myself mindlessly scrolling through social media, just to stay awake and engaged. It's a habit that's hard to break. Sometimes, I wonder how people used to stay focused before smartphones.
I remember one time, a friend even took a picture of me sleeping during a lecture. It was embarrassing, but it also highlighted how difficult it is to stay alert in such monotonous settings.
I can't help but think about other students around the world who are facing similar challenges. We're all trying to balance our academic responsibilities with the constant distractions of technology.
It's a sad reality that we've become so reliant on our phones to fill the gaps in our lives. Whether we're waiting for a bus, a coffee, or a meal, we instinctively reach for our devices.
I often wonder what it would be like to experience moments of boredom and solitude without the constant distraction of technology. Could we learn to appreciate the quiet and embrace boredom or would we simply feel lost and empty?
During my DFM days, I tried to read novels, keeping my phone away. However, one of my batchmates advised me not to waste time reading novels and suggested I read some Dhamma instead. That marked the end of reading novels during lectures, and now I'm back on my phone (to read Dhamma). ;-)
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