How the removal of Wifi changed my life.

Wi-Fi. Gotta love it. The freedom of staying connected without wires — whether you're outside, inside, or in a cafe halfway across town . I recently got rid of my Wi-Fi connection, and in many ways, it’s opened my eyes.

I remember how far we have come. We went from only a dial-up connection to super fast internet connection that is now run by the government. These days we are brainwashed into thinking that WiFi (and the internet) is an essential part of the way we do things around the home. Even though it requires a password our information is no longer safe enough from pretty much everything from identity theft to fraud. The list goes on.

But this isn't the real reason why I disconnected. I realized that having a Wifi/internet Connection at home AND a mobile data connection was getting expensive. I could save up to 50 percent on my bills just by getting rid of one thing. Who needs to double up on staying connected?! I don't need two ways to go online.

For some people there is a download limit. We were wired to feel anxious when we were about to run out. The FOMO and being super bored kicks in, making the person feel lost and maybe forget that there are more things to do outside of the screen.

In my case I have learnt to embrace this restriction. Whenever my internet data is used up, and I slow down to 1mbps I'll probably be more motivated to write more music, and do all the other things I normally like doing. Like quilling, coloring in, being able to value more physical, and practical human connection with a few close friends,. Maybe I'll read more books in paper back form. I'd also be doing simple things that protect my peace, and bring me clarity to my life. Re-discovery is a beautiful thing!

I do not regret pulling the plug. It has given me more space than I ever thought it could. I know it's a little cliché. But We always need to remember what is more important. We need to bypass the wiring of fear, control, dependence to experience life like we used to. We need balance. Yet, we also need freedom. We can build connections in much healthier ways.