Digital Detox: Content We Consume Shapes Our Destiny

Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the responsibility of content creators, which is indeed important. But it's time to face an uncomfortable truth: The responsibility of content consumers. Internalise this fact: Just as food nourishes the body, information nourishes the soul. So content is our emotional diet, we become what we read, watch, and listen to.

Our every click, every view, every share is a vote. Each time we consume negative or toxic content; we are casting our vote for more of the same. So, content creators simply supply more of what we voted for. If we continuously engage with sensationalist, fear-mongering, or other such low-vibration content, they will continue producing it - because their success is fuelled by our choices.

The content we consume doesn't just disappear when we close an app, swipe away or turn off the screen - it leaves an imprint on our mind. Content we consume creates our thoughts and emotions, and thereby our sanskars. These sanskars drive our karms, and our karms determine our destiny. Our sanskars also create our sanskriti, culture, which in turn creates the sansar, world. Therefore content = destiny.

If we allow fear, violence, horror, crime, anger or agitation to be our daily intake, we are more susceptible to experiencing insecurity, fear, worry or stress. When adults consume more of such content, creators produce more of it; children become the next consumers and start experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression and even suicidal tendencies.

Here are a few steps for digital detox :

Morning meditation | Immediately upon waking up, meditate for 15 minutes to energise yourself. It will keep you happy and light throughout the day, eliminating the need for content as a distractor to feel good.

Traffic control | After every hour, pause for one minute to meditate or repeat positive affirmations, to stay at a high vibration while in action.

Mindful consumption | Throughout the day, restrict screen time and avoid any form of low-vibration content. Instead, engage with spiritual content rich in compassion, acceptance, respect, unity, patience, happiness, and forgiveness.

Embrace real connections | Prioritise connecting with people in person rather than relying solely on phone or messaging through apps.

Positive influence | Post and share only content that uplifts, educates, and inspires, so that you contribute positively to the digital community. Refrain from posting just to seek validation.

Social awareness | Fear of missing out often drives unnecessary content consumption . In your social group, feel confident in saying, 'No, I have chosen not to watch that particular content.'

Minimise distractions | Reclaim mastery over your digital habits with these steps: Keep your phone in a designated spot at home, like a landline, to reduce mindless checking and stay present with family. Silence all notifications to minimise distractions. Notifications create a constant sense of urgency, pulling your attention away from the present moment. Make your bedroom a gadget-free space to improve sleep quality.

Nightly routine | Detox from gadgets at least an hour before bedtime to slow down your mind. Consume self-transformational content for 10 minutes. Its pure vibrations will heal your mind and body while you are asleep.

Let's be the one to initiate change and create a positive vibration, empowering our family to make similar changes.

Authored by: Brahma Kumari Shivani