From the moment I opened my eyes on Saturday mornings in Oxford, I would bubble over with excitement. This was the morning when I would trek down the charming cobbled streets to my favorite coffee shop, where I would purchase their delectably strong brew and a fresh almond croissant.

My destination after that was a quiet, hidden park bench in front of a pond, where I would munch on my delicious pastry and sip my coffee as long as I could make it last. I considered this "my" bench.

Bench life was a part of my everyday ramblings. There was a bench right in front of my fairy house, a bench overlooking the River Thames, and many others throughout the city surrounded by beautiful Oxford greenery.

All of this portended toward a walking lifestyle. I didn't own a car, and so traipsing all over these interesting paths provided me great and memorable reflections that shaped my soul. Somehow, I was not as tempted to be addicted to social media because I had so many places to explore.

What are some of the beautiful ways you have broken your dependence on social media?

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