beauty surrounds me in tree form

Will life ever be simple? No.
But I'm doing my best to simplify my life.
It's not an easy task,
But I'm up for the challenge.

Lately

Technology: my latest struggle. It's easy for me to get wrapped up in, but I'm fighting it all the same.

In my profession, and, well, my life, technology is necessary. I like that I can look up information, make appointments and keep close to people through technology, but I don't like how engrossing it is, how people never look up or its ability to shut out surroundings.

This all depends on the user, of course. My mind realizes its necessity, my heart isn't convinced. I'm a hypocrite obviously.

I've never owned a smart phone. I don't share my everything with everyone. I don't care what everyone else is doing either. Sounds callous. Maybe it is.

What I do know though is that it makes my life easier. It keeps me close to people. It amazes me with its capabilities. So who am I to say what's good or bad. But I know I still don't like it completely. And I'm struggling to figure out how to keep it in my life without getting left behind.