Mindful Stew

Simmering elements of digital technology, education, and purposeful living.

We Are Owned By What We Possess

You want to live a life that matters. You believe that there is more to life than stuff, spending money and being in debt. You want to live consciously. This means you … Continue reading

April 30, 2013 · 17 Comments

Diminishing Everything But Now: Time and Technology

“Time is not money. It’s the way human beings move through this thing called life. If we can bring ourselves to consider the ways digital technology can make time rather … Continue reading

April 1, 2013 · 4 Comments

Slowing the Twitter Information Torrent

I just finished paring down my number of Twitter follows from 55 to 25. Compared to other bloggers who write about technology and culture, I realize it’s a miniscule number. … Continue reading

March 18, 2013 · 8 Comments

Dusting Off Some Early Musings

Welcome new readers! One of my favorite aspects of blogging is generating thoughtful discussion, and I earnestly attempt to respond to most comments.  Thanks to my recent post being Freshly … Continue reading

December 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Challenge of Attention

See if you can read through this entire blog post without being distracted by e-mails, hyperlinks, instant messengers, or the phone in your pocket.  I bet you can pretty easily, … Continue reading

November 6, 2012 · 18 Comments

Mission Impossible?: Fitting the Techno-Social Landscape of Our Lives into Neat Little Boxes

Reblogged from Psyche's Circuitry: What can science really tell us about the complex roles of social media, technology, and computer-mediated communication in our social lives? It’s a question I’ve been … Continue reading

August 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

How much detail is simply too much?

Reblogged from Broadside: Everyone who writes a blog, unless it’s focused on a specific subject, shares details of their life, past and present: their kids, their partner, their dating life, … Continue reading

August 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Spreading the Love, Part II

Thanks to Hugh Curtler over The Daily Gadfly at for a nomination for the Beautiful Blogger award!  Hugh’s consistency as a blogger impresses me.  Always inquisitive, always up on the … Continue reading

August 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

5 Tips for Mindful Technology Use

As constant connectivity becomes more and more integral and tempting in daily life, it’s wise to step back and reflect on how you utilize online tools.  Are you spending time … Continue reading

August 11, 2012 · 22 Comments

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