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Despite the advancements which have been made in the modern life, many aspects of life have worsened than they were sometimes back. In this case, in spite of the benefits brought about by technological advancements; there are unavoidable pains that need to be addressed in order to live a life that reflects Christian values. In this relation, we need to live within our margins to avoid contaminating our lives. It is no doubt that, the present life has been streamlined by progresses in technology but this has caused a lot of pain and stress to the people in 20th century.
A point worth noting is that, even in earlier days there were changes but these were slight upward linear changes as compared to the present skyrocketing pattern of exponential changes. As a result of this, the present world is encountering limits in terms of energy used in new technologies and increased health problems brought about by pollution and changed cultural patterns. God created nights and days so that human beings should work on day time and sleep at night; but introduction of electricity and light in particular has made me to over utilize my energy by working even at night. Additionally, as a member of the current generation; am going beyond limits by working on the Sabbath day that was created purposely for people to rest. In present life, I have been chasing money by working very hard day and night but this has resulted to lack of concentration, fatigue and stress. Therefore, the money I had gotten is all used in medication as I cannot be able to continue in that health situation.
As a result of progress pressures have increased on churches, friendships, relationships and family relations resulting to loss of ground in my social life. In this case, most of my time is used in working hence having no or inadequate time with my family resulting to loosening of social bonds. On the other hand, I have devoted most of my time and energy in doing worldly work rather than cultivating my relationships with God and fellow men. Importantly, the need to sustain my life in the current ever changing economic times have, made me to work hard beyond my limits. In this case, I usually overload myself by working even at those times I am supposed to be resting. This in turn results stress and depression which affect my health socially, physically and psychologically. Further, I am overloaded emotionally and mentally whenever I have nothing to invest or no work; which affects my psychological and social life.
As a result of technological advancements, there has been wide range of employment opportunities. In this case, my manager requires me to perform at my best and since I do not want to loose a job; I end up performing beyond my limits. Additionally, progress has brought about education and many of us are pursuing degrees and diplomas. On this basis, the need to pursue many courses both domestic and international in order to secure a promotion in my workplace have gone beyond margins in terms of concentration. As a result of this, there is increased fatigue, stress, need for money to cater for the education, and expectations. All these in return affect my body functioning process where I become resentful and have physical and nervous breakdown.
In addition, we usually have physical limits but as an athlete and footballer; I usually go beyond these limits because of competition. As a result of this, I experiences fatigue, loss of energy and physical tiredness. Further, technology has increased production of goods and services which has resulted to establishment of industries. In this relation, as part of investing my capital I go beyond my limits in these productions resulting to pollution of our environment hence diseases, drought and famine. Moreover, I even do not find time to eat adequately because of work schedule and programs hence resulting to weakening of my body due to loss of health. It is of importance to note that, I have jeopardized my life and health status by working in conditions that are very harsh like very high temperatures in industries and working in chemicals related industries among others.
As a result of this, I have developed a plan on how to protect my physical health, time and finances. In this case, I have planned my time in such a way that all my activities will get adequate time. In this case, if it's working I have to save time to be with my family, have a rest and get some time to go to work. On this basis, no activity will be neglected. On the other hand, I should work in conditions that are contusive and not jeopardizing my health for pay. I will need to rest since exhaustion would cause health complications as a result of stress and depression. Further, I will have to plan well for my finances to avoid being bankrupt and also spending too much money on my health. By this, I will save the little I get and work at my level best to avoid loosing my job.
