Don't be a prisoner

Alright, this post will be a little different but it is what is on my mind this morning. I am absolutely amazed at how people cannot get over their phones. I mean, all you have to do is look around and you'll see folks on their phones constantly; they can't walk efficiently because of having to look down at the latest spacebook, chapsnat, twiddle, or interruptgram. It is amazing to me.

Not too long ago, the family and I were dining out, and a older couple was seated a table away from us. The lady and gentleman were both approaching 60 or so, and immediately upon providing their drink orders to the waitress, both pulled out their cellular devices and immersed themselves in them. They didn't talk to each other, didn't ask what the other was doing, didn't compliment each others' appearance, just sat and watched their phones.

Today's word is just a reminder of how much time and energy we pour into our phones: "It's easy to see that people are prisoners to their phones. I guess that's why they are called cell phones."

I don't want you to get the idea that I am ranting or some old fuddy-duddy. I am just flabbergasted at how we have become a society more interested in everyone else's electronic life than we are in the real life happening right in front of us. It is hard for me to see how we don't see that most electronic posts are highlights of someone's day, not their whole day. If you just look around at what you have going on, I bet you'll see some highlights in your day, too.

Anyway, all I am trying to say is, "Take some time to shut it off." Life is happening all around you. There are really good and interesting and funny things happening all around you. BUT, you will never see them if your face is buried in your phone. Alright, I gotta go check my phone; no telling how much I have already missed. In all seriousness, it is okay to visit, but, don't be a prisoner.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T