Commentary
After coming home from Iraq in 2009, I spent the next 8 years in what I call a hyper-connected state: professional and personal efforts combined into my being plugged into the world of social media almost continuously during that time. From politics to Ranger Up and now Havok Media, Facebook and other outlets consumed a great deal of my time, so this is more than just advice—it is a deeply personal issue.
In previous articles, I’ve introduced the idea that there are significant numbers in the veteran community who sink into depression upon their return to civilian life due in no small part to the “noise” of modernity. This was addressed with the concept of minimalism—paring down your life to what you really need, lest your material pursuits get the better of you….