Digital Minimalism, No?

Content, content, content, everywhere, we are doing, we are creating, with little time to appreciate what has been created, we move on to the next new thing. However, we can’t deny how some things leave a lasting impact on us. In many words written, I always pick something that resonates with me.

Like today I read a lot of things and what I remember is 1 Thessalonians 4:11 which says — Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your affairs, and a quote from Chykah Bro which says, “Because packaging might be why someone decides to take a chance on you. And packaging sometimes goes by the first impression.” This was the end of her story about how a friend sent her Tom Tom in a pretty cute box that she still uses to date.

Last week I read a post on Medium that spoke about a man who is doing digital minimalism and posts irregularly, yet whenever he publishes a book his audience grabs it with two hands. The poster made directions toward how when you are not constantly creating people value what you put out there.

Somehow I believe that’s true but on the other end, out of sight is out of mind for most people. But then how would it be out of mind if the value you delivered leaves such a profound mark that they remember you somehow, someway?

I researched on this said man, and discovered he has close to 300k Twitter followers so he’s not all that of a digital minimalist plus his website is such an overload of information. Everything about him from the 90s till date. If anyone stumbles on it you’ll know a great deal about him. The way he also interlinked his writeups you can just end up going in cycles consuming everything on the page till you lose track of time. Do I like it? I think he isn’t a digital minimalist at all because let’s face it, once you’ve signed on to something somewhere online you’ve left a footprint already. The whole digital minimalism thing is cute and it is a personal thing for everybody.

You control where you want to be. Like me now, even if they’re sharing millions on Twitter you won’t find me there. I go there to lay complaints on transactions and repost cute things. The only reason I use the app is because most banks respond on X faster. I hate that I go there and see most people I know lying unabashed there for whatever relevance it is they seek. Now for most Twitter people, Facebook is like a downgrade for them, meanwhile, most of them come to Facebook to steal posts and make on Twitter. I don’t even understand that dynamic but that’s their business.?

I know that when it comes to digital minimalism the constant scrolling has become like a mindless reflex. We are in a hyper-connected world yet we lack human essence in workspaces, groups, or even online friends. It’s just not there and this makes people talk a lot to feel the awkward silences that come when you ask a profound question that needs deep thinking.

The hyper-connectedness has put our attention spans under siege. People say what they don’t mean and respond almost robotically that even Chat GPT has more emotional understanding than them. It’s cruise and vibes for most. People lying to keep face, I mean we are 25 yes, or most of us Gen Z are at an age where we are working to get things in order which is fine. Why the pressure to keep face when you are not even anyone popular?

Such people would see you as living your truth and being as authentic as possible in your natural element of what you see–is what you get and begin projecting on you.? Packaging is very good but when it comes to bending down and doing the work that matters you find many people so shallow and lacking. Why?

Good work speaks, you see that vibe that comes from pure understanding and likeness it works more than any packaging will. Relatability is a human experience no ai or packaging can imitate.?

There are ways we can reclaim our focus, do good work, own peace, and maybe even ourselves. Digital minimalism isn't about ditching technology completely. It's a gentle nudge to ask yourself:? “Is this app adding value to my life, or is it draining it?” Technology is supposed to serve us, not the other way around.

There’s a world beyond screens. The smell of coffee in a quiet library. The hum of creativity pouring over the canvas, or Nicki Minaj lyrics blasting in my headphones as I write this to you. There’s that beautiful laughter shared with loved ones. Or waking up early morning to watch your mother watching her favorite African show and you join in laughing at Kasali.

Digital minimalism can help us rediscover these treasures, no matter how they come to us. When you set boundaries with technology we create space to experience the richness of our world.

These notifications if not careful can bleed into every moment and before you know it, you’re a mediocre person settling for the bare minimum from yourself. Digital minimalism in my research has benefits immense. Increased sleep, a deeper sense of connection, increased focus, you reduce your grand sense of self because tbh if everyone turns off their phones in the world what then matters?

Till next time,

Love and Light!