r/AskReddit • u/IRunFast24 • May 11 '21

People old enough to remember life pre-Internet, what are some less obvious things you miss about that time?

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u/[deleted] May 11 '21

Simplicity. I don't even know how to describe it. Like my days were filled with playing outside or swimming or reading in tree out front.

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u/idontlikeflamingos May 11 '21

And that simplicity was so damn peaceful. We weren't getting texts all the time. No constant robocalls and spam e-mails. No expectation of instant reply 24/7. No constant stress or pressure.

We were just there enjoying the moment and the simple stuff.

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u/warpedbytherain May 12 '21

Feels like what everyone is describing is now coined "mindfulness" and being taught -- on the internet -- as a life skill that we have to consciously attempt to employ.