How many years of our lives vanish into phones and social networks? Friends, have you ever stopped to think about this?

We spend countless hours before screens — and often emerge feeling drained, empty, or irritable. And this is no accident.

The Internet thrives on our attention. Social media offers instant gratification, yet robs us of our ability to concentrate, to feel deeply, and to create.

✅ Whatever influences the mind inevitably influences consciousness.

A consciousness meant for creation becomes an instrument of mere reaction. That is why, now more than ever, we must reclaim the lost art of concentration — the ability to remain focused and turn it inward rather than letting it scatter in the outer world. This is precisely what we cultivate through practice.

It is telling that even the creators of modern technology impose limits on its use. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, didn’t allow his children to use iPads. Pavel Durov has also confessed that he deliberately limits his screen time — to stay focused and shape his life with awareness. Parents worldwide are becoming increasingly concerned about phone dependency among teenagers.

Of course, technology has its bright side.

Social networks can be beneficial: they help us stay connected, offer inspiring ideas, and contribute to our all-round development. The real question, however, is not about technology itself — but about how consciously we approach its use.