Reclaiming Your Mind: How to Stay Human in a Digital World
By Hunter Grimm
We Gave Tech Our Attention. It Took Our Peace.
Every time I open my phone, I’m met with a war for my attention. Notifications, scrolling, dopamine hits—these things are designed to hijack my focus. And if I’m being honest, for a long time, they won.
I used to think tech was neutral. Just a tool. But the more I dug into the science—and the more I reflected spiritually—the more I saw it’s not just what we use… it's what we become in the process.
The Pros of Technology (Because It's Not All Bad)
Let me give tech its credit. It's helped me in ways I can’t deny:
Connection: I’ve met people from all over the world who resonate with my story, my books, and this mission for unity.
Learning: From neuroscience to numerology, it’s never been easier to grow mentally and spiritually.
Creation: I can write, design, and share in ways that would've taken gatekeepers and publishers 10 years ago.
But here's the trap…
The Hidden Cost: Mental & Emotional Burnout
Despite the perks, I felt drained. Scatterbrained. Emotionally numb some days.
Why?
Because tech exploits our dopamine system—reward without real effort. The constant scrolling short-circuits our brain’s natural rhythms and weakens our ability to focus, reflect, and feel deeply. Here's how:
Constant stimulation = shallow thinking
Endless comparison = low self-worth
Information overload = decision fatigue
Dopamine loops = addiction to validation
It’s not just psychological—it’s neurological. Our brains aren’t wired for this kind of constant input.
How I Took My Power Back (and How You Can Too)
I didn’t ditch my phone. I redefined my relationship with it.
1. Morning Mindfulness, Not Media
I stopped checking my phone the moment I wake up. Now I breathe. I stretch. I thank God I’m alive. 10 minutes of stillness changed the tone of my entire day.
2. Curate, Don’t Consume
I unfollowed anything that made me feel like I’m not enough. I only follow creators and thinkers that align with peace, truth, and growth.
3. Rebuild the Dopamine Pathway
Through writing, lifting, and creating—things that require effort—I’ve begun to rewire my reward system. It’s not instant, but it’s real.
How I Use Tech Now: As a Tool for Expansion
I didn’t want to escape tech—I wanted to evolve with it. So I started using apps and platforms in ways that support my vision, not distract me from it:
I use educational apps to fuel learning around neuroscience, consciousness, and emotional intelligence.
My VR headset has become my gym, especially for boxing workouts that help me release stress and stay fit.
I use journaling apps to document my inner growth and creative ideas on the fly.
Content creation tools now serve my mission—to inspire, teach, and help others wake up to their power.
When I started treating technology like a sacred tool instead of a toy, everything shifted.
The Bigger Picture: It’s Not Just About Us
This isn’t just about your mind or mine. It’s about how we shape culture. About how we show up for others. If we’re scattered, addicted, and distracted—how can we build strong communities, families, and movements?
To reclaim our mental health is to reclaim our soul’s voice.
Final Thought: Be the Glitch in the Matrix
I don’t want to be another mind lost in the feed. I want to feel. To be present. To build something real—not just online, but in life.
And I know you do too.
So here's the truth: We don’t have to run from technology. We just have to wake up within it.
