Watching TV has become almost unbearable. The only thing I ever watch is LOST, and now I watch it a day later on-line so I can skip some of the commercials. When the blasted thing is on it just emits such terrible energy. So I would say that the 30 minutes with the TV was easier, but more painful that my experience outdoors. Now as for the flow of information I would have to say that both were equally as hard. I have a tough time decompressing my mind when I am outdoors unless I am doing physical labor. To just sit and observe makes my mind wander, which doesn't really happen when the TV is on. In fact I don't really think at all.
Commercials make absolutely no sense anymore, or maybe that is because I don't watch enough TV? In all honesty I mostly spent the entire 30 minutes flipping through channels because nothing really interested me. I'm not gonna lie. It was horrific. Being outdoors on the other hand I was able to watch the always comical backyard squirrels strategizing how to get more food. This for me is much more interesting than some crappy television sitcom with a laugh track. Also while outside I was able to closely examine all of the new signs of spring. It is plain to see where my biased lies. Mother nature is my keeper.
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Yeah for Mother Nature! (I'm biased too - surprise!) Your observation that your mind can wander while outdoors, but less so when monopolized by the nonstop action and commercials on TV is telling. I think there is also a multi-sensory experience outdoors vs. only two senses (seeing & hearing) with TV that effects how we take and process the information. Come on spring & go squirrels!
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