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Sunday, May 11, 2025

From Scroll to Soul: Return of mind during the period of great content


Introduction

Journey to the Digital World
Today's man is going through such a phase where there is a storm of content at every time, every moment and every place. We face the unknown problem every day through our smartphones, tablets and laptops. With every swipe, every scroll, and every click, we feel our mind sinking into an even darker digital ocean. This digital world on one side has given rise to filth and stigma, while on the other side it has suppressed man's true self, spiritual peace and deep thought. The question is: Can we recover our real mind, our soul and our silence in the noise of endless content?


1. Magic of the Scroll: Every Moment a New View

Every day when we use our mobile, the first thing we do is open social media apps. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube — new visuals, new trends and new memes are waiting for us on every platform. This scroll never stops, every new post shows us a new perspective which engages us only for a few seconds. But all this is only superficial. From within we feel empty, helpless and sometimes a victim of despair. By scrolling, we not only waste time, but also lose the comfort of our walk.


This addiction of 'instant gratification' has become such a habit that we have become immersed in digital illusions by disconnecting us from real-life experiences. We feel like we are in a maze, but in reality we are wasting our emotional energy.


2. Impact of Content: What has been seen on the mind

The impact of digital content is not just limited to our routine, rather it deeply affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Every time we are exposed to content — sometimes an influencer's vlog, sometimes a celebrity's reel, or sometimes the magic of a viral trend — our mind gets cut off from real-life challenges and emotions. Every time we feel that we are missing something, and this “fear of missing out” i.e. FOMO makes us feel uneasy. This constant pressure of content leads us towards superficial thinking and instant reactions. Our true thoughts, creative potential and spiritual roots are lost in digital noise. Every time we search for new ideas and updates, we forget the peace that comes from silence, loneliness, or looking at our own pace. This shadow affects our mental health — it can cause anxiety, stress and even depression.


3. Digital Detox: Relaxing the mind

Digital detox is a necessary practice which separates us from our screen-addicted lifestyle for some time. When we protect ourselves from notifications, messages and feeds every day, even for a few minutes, our body and mind both feel relaxed. Digital detox does not mean that we should give up technology.It means maintaining balance in the use of technology. During this time, we can do journaling, meditation and  breathing exercises or just take time to talk to ourselves.


This practice will reduces our mental stress, improves our sleep and increases our attention span. When we remove our mind from the screen and learn from nature, silence and ourselves, we get clarity which cannot be obtained from any reel or story. Digital detox serves a spiritual cleansing, where we become aware of our true purpose and passion again.


4. Beauty of silence: Hearing the Call Within

In today's world, silence is often confused with boredom or loneliness, but in reality it is the silence that we have introduced ourselves to. When we remain silent for just a few minutes in a completely peaceful place and observe our movements, we begin to see our original emotions and thoughts. This is the moment where no algorithm distracts us, no trending topic changes our direction — all that matters is us and the voice of our movement. By sitting in silence, we listen to our hearts, understand sorrows that we have never processed, and appreciate joys that we did not even notice.


This is the kind of healing that is possible only in silence. Silence makes us focused, makes us mindful, and makes us reconnect with our soul. These are important times that we use to strengthen our hearts, our faith, and our relationships.

5. The Real Connection:Importance of human interactions

In the digital world, we are immersed in a lot of virtual chats every day — WhatsApp chats, Instagram DMs, Snap streaks and Zoom calls. But despite all the virtual interactions, there remains an empty space that is filled only with real human desires. When we sit and chat with someone close to us face to face, listen to their conversation without any digital distraction, or just spend time together, an emotional connection is created. These relationships do not just pass the time, rather they are a way to console our emotions.


In real human love there is the language of eyes, there is community of emotions, and there is empathy which cannot be given by any emoji or sticker. When we spend time with our loved ones, our mind also feels fresh and our emotional well-being also improves.


6. Thinking and Talking: Taking time to think

In today's fast-paced life, we are always rushing to meet someone or something — deadlines, notifications, content and goals. During this period, we have no time to think for ourselves, think and talk. But real mental progress happens when we take out a few moments every day just to think.


Thinking is not limited to just planning or problem solving, rather it is the name of deep conversation with yourself. It is through thought and conversation that thoughts are born, ideas are born, and we make better decisions about our lives. During this time, we can take stock of our past moments, chart our future path, and experience our true feelings. When we take time to think, our mind is no longer just reactive — it becomes proactive and creative.


7. The Companionship of Books: The Journey of World and Knowledge

With screens shining all around, it feels like a spiritual experience with a silent book. Books are not just a source of knowledge, rather they teach us how to think, understand and feel. These books illuminate us with our new views, new culture and new emotions.


In the world of digital content, everything is becoming short and fast, whereas in books, patience and depth are being reduced. Reading books not only improves vocabulary, but also improves focus and understanding. Our critical thinking has become stronger and our emotional intelligence has also increased. When we take the company of books on this journey of knowledge and wisdom, we make a deeper friendship than even ourselves – and this friendship is the most special.


8. Music and Fun: Heart of the Soul

There is no comparison with music and fun for mental peace and spiritual solace. When we listen to music, there is a soft dance of our emotions which melts away the tension and stress of our being. Similarly painting, writing, dancing or any art form is an expression of our emotions. Fun gives us a chance to express ourselves in better style. This is the moment where we strive only for ourselves, regardless of any judgment, any pressure or any deadline.


Music and fun awaken the creative part of our brain, give us dopamine which is the hormone of happiness, and provide us with an emotional healing. This nourishment of the soul not only relaxes us, but also adds new vigor and hope to our walk.


9. Connection with Nature: The Impact of the Natural World

Divine Design—that is, nature—is the original destination of man. When we spend some time every day looking at greenery, wind, sunshine and open sky, our mind gets refreshed. Walking in the park, sitting by the sea, or just looking at the sky also reduces our stress levels. Nature is a natural rhythm that reminds us that life can be slow. And it can also be peaceful. Spending time in nature is scientifically proved to reduce anxiety,depression and leads us to mindfulness and gratitude.


When we come closer to nature, our soul also becames happy and our mind also becomes refresh.


10. Gratitude: Appreciating the Worth of Life

Thank God, this is a spiritual practice that enlightens both the mind and heart of humans. When we spend every day being thankful for something that has brought us success — whether it's health, a home, a relationship or happy bread — our thoughts start turning into dust. Thankfully, pastimes have saved us from negative thoughts, comparisons and dissatisfaction. This is such a habit which lights the lamp of hope even in difficult times. With this practice our mental health improves, relationships become stronger, and we begin to appreciate every moment of life.



By being thankful, a new youth is born in our soul – and this youth shows us the way even in darkness.

What the Conversation Led To

Journey of return of mind In this age of hyper-content, where there is a constant barrage of visuals, updates and notifications, getting your sanity back is a difficult but possible journey. When we disconnect from ourselves for a little while each day. whether it's a digital detox and  meditation in silence, or spending time close to nature.We reconnect with our true feelings and thoughts.

These actions not only give us peace of mind,but also introduce us to our true self and our soul. The importance of real human desires, the companionship of books, the love of music and fun, and the spirit of being thankful – all these together lead us towards a life of complete peace and purpose. The most important thing in this journey is to give time to yourself, examine your journey, and understand your true purpose. When we do all these, we not only get our mind back, but also take steps towards a better, stronger and more peaceful life.


We will met in next article very soon 
Take care                                                                         
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