How many times have you stopped a conversation to reply to a text? How many times have you walked out of a party to answer a phone call? How many times have you sat next to one of your friends to scroll through your feed to see whatever else is doing? We are allowing media to control our friends and interactions with others. We spend more time staring at a screen in our hands then into the eyes of those around us.
This week my goal is to put my phone on silence and put it away. I don't want to look back and realize I have missed a moment or I missed an opportunity to make a new friend or build a stronger relationship with a neighbor. Disconnect to reconnect with those who are around you. Live in the here and now.
I love this, Amy! So inspired. I think the world would be a better place if we each made an effort to do this.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we miss out on a lot of opportunities because we are always connected to our phones. It would be nice if we could all disconnect for just a little bit.
ReplyDeleteI think it's very admirable of you to want to connect with those in front of you. It's very important to be present, and give people your full attention. Most things in moderation, though. You never know which friend needs a pick me up, but lives on the other side of the state, or world, for that matter. I think we're quick to debate in absolutes, and although I'm a definite advocate of being as media-free as possible, I know that it isn't inherently bad. For additional perspective, see the blog I wrote a couple weeks ago entitled "Media-gods vs. Media-bigots."
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