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The metaphysics of
digital discipline identifies the underlying habits that are imprinted on our
cultural self. To rebuild ties with our real selves, we must connect with our
deepest convictions. To connect, we need a regimen, a discipline.
Discipline is an essential
educational toolkit to conquer the challenges offered by the potent
psychological forces that drive our basic drives, if we are to even approach
feeling healthy. Digital discipline is built upon this work in the age of ubiquitous
digital space.
Swami Vivekananda
valued education as that which goes beyond merely disseminating information. He
laid emphasis on the fine art of refining the mind.
Today, living a digital
lifestyle is synonymous with the new normal. If we really want to know our
minds, we must take action to ensure that this pervasive digital lifestyle is
regulated and that we are not overwhelmed. So, we need the right education to address
this challenge.
Digital discipline guides us to inculcate the principles of a new paradigm which embeds concepts of digital minimalism, where we use technology with more intention and purpose.
What is the right
strategy, assuming that we want to maximize the amount of
value we feel into our lives?
Working on our options
or working on our priorities.
To achieve the state of
flow, we have to adopt consciously the art of prioritizing our life, so that we
do not dilute our center of our gravity, our inner-clarity.
Although temporarily
producing results and giving one's ego a lift, multitasking is really just a
way for us to lose focus and energy.
Let's look at the minimal versus maximal examples in the context of the 80/20 Pareto principle to better comprehend this idea.
• 20% of the world’s population
controls 82.7% of the world’s income.
• 20% of the fundraisers on staff are responsible for 80% of the organization’s revenue.
Despite the apparent
accomplishment that one may see when multi-tasking, if we don't discipline our
digital consciousness and learn to prioritize, our digital footprints will
cause pain in our lives.
When we realize that
digital discipline is just as important as digital literacy, a new paradigm in
our lives begins to emerge, allowing us to concentrate on improving the behaviors
and practices that help us avoid the costs of digital distractions.
In order to achieve excellence, we must grasp the digital discipline. Let's not forget that our fundamental nature is “purnata”- freedom and fullness.