In the world that we live in today, almost anything is possible. We have a man as the president of the United States who has NO prior political experience, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals last year, and the Cubs came back from a 3-1 deficit in the World Series against the Indians this past season. And through all of these defying moments and many more, we all stay tuned to the latest stats, happenings, and breaking news through technology that has almost become a necessity to keep up with current trends...SMART PHONES.
They aren't a bad thing when used right. The many amenities that accompany these devices like wireless internet, video calls, and gaming apps make having a smart phone worth while. They make getting in contact with others close and far from you easier than it has ever been. Not to mention the social media apps that are made specifically for mobile devices so you can stay up to date on all of the latest fashions, trends, and memes floating through the internet. If you had just read this and never decided to pick up a smart phone, I would bet that you would think there can't be a downside to owning one of these great inventions. But when you are walking down the street and notice that every other person adjacent to you on your daily commute is so engulfed by whatever they are indulging in on their phones, maybe your opinion shifts from "there can't be anything wrong with this thing!" to "wow smart phones can be addictive!'.
The thing is that we are all victim to whatever curse keeps us locked into our phones for so long. You are probably lying if you say almost ran into somebody on the street with your head down scrolling through cute dog/cat videos or the latest internet comedy. We all fall victim at least once. What matters most is that you notice how out of touch you are with reality when you are only paying attention to what is going on in your phone.
So what makes it so hard to put your phone down during the day? Maybe its the fascination of stalking people you see around but don't know personally on their social media accounts (usually Twitter and Instagram). Or maybe it's your online shopping that just HAS to get done before you realize your bank account doesn't need the abuse. Could it be the latest Twitter beef between two opposing political affiliations? The list goes on, but the gist is still the same. That being that internet and our social media accounts are interesting enough through our mobile devices that we succumb to it. By succumbing to it, we soon lose touch with reality and what is going on in front of us.
It's a sad sight to see when you are at a restaurant or an eatery with a friend or family and you look at the table/booth across from you and all you see is them staring into their phones. It is almost like saying phones have taken away our ability to communicate when they were made for communication in the first place. Oh, the irony! What is worse is when a parent is out to eat with their children and all the kids are doing is playing on their phone. Not only is it disrespectful, but it is taking away the quality family time that is at hand. Yes, it's alright to take a picture of the food and put it on SnapChat for all of the world to see. However, what is not alright is staying on your phone for the rest of the meal after you post the picture of your food on SnapChat. Start a conversation! Ask whoever your with how their day was and what they have planned for the next few days. You don't have to be on your phone all the time.
We all have some days where it is hard to put the phone down and see what is going on around you. The key is making those amount of days get smaller and smaller and smaller. You'd be surprised what your day would be like. Maybe a girl/guy will come up to you when you don't have your phone in hand and ask for your hand in marriage. That probably won't happen but anything is possible. Make more conversation without using your phone.
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