Give It A Rest - On the Sabbath

I’ve heard from a number of different sources about the National Day of Unplugging, from sunset on Friday, 4 March to Saturday, 5 March. It is sponsored by Sabbath Manifesto (“Slowing down lives since 2010.”)

According to Tanya Schevitz, Program and Communications Coordinator for Reboot, “The project is the brainchild of Reboot's network of artists, writers, journalists and filmmakers who work in the technology and media sector, and are at the forefront of electronic communication. But they've also begun to realize how pervasive electronic communication is harming their personal relationships; their ability to focus; and their ability to savor the world around them."

The principles of the Sabbath Manifesto are:

1. Avoid technology
2. Connect with loved ones
3. Nurture your health
4. Get outside
5. Avoid commerce
6. Light candles
7. Drink wine
8. Eat bread
9. Find silence
10. Give back

This is the second annual National Day of Unplugging. It was not on my radar last year, but I think I’ll give it a try this weekend.

Internet Sources:

Sabbath Manifesto:
http://www.facebook.com/SabbathManifesto?v=info
and http://www.sabbathmanifesto.org/unplug

Reboot: http://rebooters.net/

My Jewish Learning: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ritual/Shabbat_The_Sabbath/Themes_and_Theology/sabbath-manifesto.shtml?PRRI

The Huffington Post article (from last year): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tanya-schevitz/join-the-national-day-of_b_504680.html



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