“Old Times vs. Modern Times: Don’t Let Technology Steal Your Abilities”

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I know you all must be healthy and happy. I apologize for posting a blog after so many days, especially for those who might have been waiting for it. If you find anything interesting in my blog, thank you so much! Please share it with someone who could benefit from reading this blog and improve their ability to live life more easily.

Today’s blog is about “Old Times vs. Modern Times.” Let’s try to understand it like this:

In the past, people used to travel long distances to fetch water, fill it in clay pots, and bring it home. That water would stay naturally cool during summers. But as time passed, pipelines and taps came into homes. Along with this convenience, our capabilities and effort decreased. We started using purifiers, filtering water before drinking, which further reduced our direct effort and physical involvement.

But my point isn’t just limited to water. For example, in earlier times people used oxen to plow fields. Now, tractors do the job. And today, modern machines or even AI are doing tasks that humans used to do. Somewhere along the way, this is gradually reducing human work capacity and physical ability.

Earlier, people used to walk long distances, but in modern times, everyone has bikes, cars, or other transport. Walking has become optional, not necessary. This is not about preference—it's about our mindset. Modern life has made us forget that our daily capabilities are decreasing.

There was a time when people used telephones to convey short messages, coins in hand, and it was enough to express their emotions. Then came button phones, which still fulfilled that purpose. Before phones, people would wait for letters for days, and that waiting itself had a charm. But now, with touchscreen phones and smartphones, everything is instant—but our peace and patience have diminished.

Listen carefully—the disruption of peace here means that although technology fulfills our needs, it slowly takes away our ability to do things ourselves.

For example:

Earlier, we used separate clocks and alarms; now the phone does everything.

Earlier, cameras captured memories beautifully; now phones have taken that away.

Earlier, we lit candles or lanterns; now phones with flashlights replace them.

Earlier, we looked at calendars on walls; now we check phones.

Earlier, albums and photos were tangible; now photos live only on phones.

Phones were once a medium to communicate messages, but gradually, they started taking over much more. This isn’t inherently bad—I’m not saying you shouldn’t use phones. My point is that our peaceful life and active capabilities are slowly diminishing, and we must be aware.

We are living in modern times—and that’s not wrong—but we are gradually losing our daily abilities and strengths. Earlier, we would even walk to get a glass of water; now we ask someone else to get it. The simple truth is: modern life is here to stay, but we must not forget our own working capacity.

If we become completely dependent on machines or AI, it won’t be long before robots dominate us. I remember hearing in childhood that one day cars will fly and robots will replace humans. Every development has two sides: advantages and disadvantages. Often, we see only the advantages and forget the drawbacks.

Even in the future, robots and machines might control much of life because they are built by humans—but if one wire fails, chaos ensues.

I’m not saying don’t enjoy modern technology—by all means, use it. But my simple message is: don’t forget your capabilities. Wake up, take control, and do things yourself. Even drinking a glass of water on your own keeps your abilities intact. Otherwise, the day will come when you lose your skills and inner strength.

Every person has some hidden power inside them; it just needs to be awakened and applied. No one else will save your abilities—you must do it yourself. The easiest way to maintain them is to do your own work. Push aside the thought “I can’t do it” and get up and act. Only then will your working capacity remain alive.

Look, everyone works—the whole world works—but our individual working capacity has decreased, and we are responsible for that. We created machines for convenience, but over-reliance on them has reduced our physical and mental strength.

So please, protect your capabilities. No one else can do it for you. Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!

Thank you so much for reading so far. If you liked my blog, please like, subscribe, and share it with those who have lost their abilities. Life is given to us to do something meaningful. I’m not saying don’t rest—but don’t rest so much that life slips away.

If any words or content hurt anyone, I am very, very sorry. Please comment if you want me to make changes; otherwise, I won’t know.

Now, I’ll give an example from my own life so you can understand how we are gradually losing our capabilities and why we feel daily fatigue:👇

For example, in my childhood, I used to play games like hide-and-seek, tag, marbles, cricket, football, and volleyball. I enjoyed them immensely. But as soon as I got a mobile phone, I gradually forgot these games. The reason wasn’t just the mobile; it was also that everyone around me grew up and became busy.

Being busy isn’t bad, but try to take some time away from mobile phones and talk meaningfully with friends and family. Today, people get lots of “hits,” but nobody teaches about love, connection, or family.

Yes, try to reconnect with old times, talk to your friends or relatives about childhood memories. That alone can fill your heart and remind you of simpler, happier times.

Relationships are like strings of pearls: sometimes they break, but the pearls remain. When you reconnect, a knot forms, strengthening the bond. Try to do your best in relationships. If someone doesn’t belong in your life, letting go is okay—God removes obstacles in our lives for a reason.

Stay true to yourself and leave the rest to God. Trusting God fully comes only when you trust yourself first.

Thank you so much! Love you all! 💖🙏✨💪🌿