Deep Breaths Analog Girl in a Digital World I love discovering new digital apps — it’s my idea of fun. While recovering from surgery, I spent hours learning a new application on my MacBook. (Yes, I’m an Apple person.) My home office has three screens — what my husband calls Mission Control. Lately, however, my digital life has felt more cluttered than fulfilling. I needed a break. In my search for ways to slow down, I discovered bullet journaling, a method created by Ryder Carroll. It’s a simple yet powerful way to set intentions and capture what truly matters on paper, not a screen. Bullet journaling isn’t rigid or complicated. It’s a way to pause, reflect, and be present. In a culture that glorifies constant productivity, this practice forces me to slow down and just be. As a Gen Xer, I’ve lived in analog and digital worlds. While I still love my apps, I’ve rediscovered the deep satisfaction of putting pen to paper. Writing by hand has become a sacred space — a way to connect with Spirit, myself, and the wisdom that gets lost in digital noise. It’s an act of listening, making space for the sacred in the ordinary. One unexpected joy? Fountain pens. Changing inks, selecting nibs, and feeling ink glide on paper has become an intentional act of creativity. Stepping away from screens, even briefly, is transformative. Perhaps you’re feeling the urge to slow down as well during this Lenten season. What might it look like to pause, reflect, and be present? I invite you to join me — put aside the screen, grab a pen, and reconnect. You may rediscover something you didn’t even realize you needed. — Rev. Moya Harris, Director of Racial Justice, Sojourners
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