People who have seen the movie “Matrix” may remember the moment where humans are put to sleep in shells plugged into a huge machine. That was the most remarkable scene, which made me wonder what it might be like to live in a delusional society. However, I sometimes feel disconnected from actual life since I am plugged into so many things.
In addition to the rush and bustle of daily life, I feel the internet connection is the most important aspect in keeping us “plugged” into continuous tasks and information.
We are constantly checking texts, internet news, social media posts, advertisements, and so on.
While we understand excessive online work is harmful, it is quite difficult to stay away from the internet.
One holiday morning, I became excessively preoccupied with “unplugging” myself from vague tension, unending tasks, and wi-fi. I looked on Airbnb for a place to unplug and found one tiny cabin available for that day.
I arrived at the Chilliwack cabin in the forest, just beside the river, after a two-hour journey. There were no other people around, and the cabin had no running water, no electricity, and no wi-fi with a very weak mobile service connection, all of which drew me in.
What I brought were two little bottles of water, some food, a blanket, and one thick book. During my 20-hour visit, I did nothing but read, eat, take a walk, put wood in the stove, and sleep whenever I pleased. It was rejuvenating. I was “unplugged.”
Though I had to return to get “plugged” soon. It was such a meaningful experience to keenly realise how often we live like the beings in the “Matrix” scenario, disconnected from reality because of coping with too many tasks and internet information.
Let us be “unplugged” from time to time so that we can appreciate the present moment.
About Cloud Nine College
Cloud Nine College is a premier vocational (Co-Op) college offering a range of specialized co-op courses and comprehensive Intensive English Programs, including test preparation courses for IELTS and general and business ESL courses to international students. It coordinates its programs uniquely in such ways that students can advance their education to the next level at universities and job opportunities.
CNC is also an online education platform offering online certificate, diploma, higher diploma, and postgraduate diploma programs progressing to online and offline undergraduate and postgraduate degrees awarded by various educational institutions and universities around the world.
Cloud Nine College started as a language training institution back in 2010 and now has expanded into providing career training programs:
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Co-op Diploma
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Co-op Certificate
- International Trade and Business Management Co-op Diploma
- Professional Sales Co-op Certificate
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