Do you sometimes find yourself struggling to make connections? The other day I found myself able to receive calls but the person calling could not hear me. This happened several times. Finally after much frustration I texted my hubby. (It was him calling). The text got through and he suggested restarting my phone. Yeah - it worked. This situation however, got me thinking how much we depend on our devices to connect us with others.
Gone are the days of land-lines and answering machines and being outdoors without being connected to something in our pocket.
I am not saying this is necessarily a bad thing but it raises the question of how do we spend our time?
Has the need to have a computer in our hand constantly or at least in easy reach costing us what are true valuable connections? The ones that are irreplaceable such as having a face to face conversation with someone we love without a device that takes our attention away from that person. Or taking time to visit across the way with a neighbor or engage in a heart to heart with a friend?
Could it be in this need to stay connected that we have forgotten how to listen to others - hear the crickets in the night or the sound of the wind in the trees?
Is it even possible that we have become so addicted to the idea that we need these devices in order to survive?
Yes I know our world has changed but from time to time maybe one needs to disconnect in order to truly connect.
Speaking of connections, I think these two still know how to do it well. Thanks for letting me share my heart with you.
Have a lovely rest of the week.
Hugs
Debbie
"Let your conversation be always full of grace. seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Col. 4:6 (NIV)
Dear Debbie, I love the Scripture verse, first of all. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! And your message is beautiful, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, Debbie, in this day and age, there is a great need to disconnect in order to actually connect in real and physically present space. Sure, our phones are a convenience, but they certainly aren't the end all and be all of our lives. Let's all spend more time in God's creation and speak to Him in prayer. That's a connection that requires no technology. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you are saying here, Debbie. I think many don't know how to communicate anymore up close because of all the social media devises we have. We are losing contact with real conversation. It saddens me. I love that leaf photo, it's pretty. And the verse you shared is very special. Well, I have to say that you are talking to someone that still has a landline. I can't imagine ever giving it up. It's easier for me to hear conversations and pay bills, etc. with a landline. I hope the October days are being good to you, dear friend.
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Electronic devices are wonderful but they have managed to put a wedge in the human connection. Most of the time people don't even call, they text instead so you don't even hear their voice.
ReplyDeleteI have the same concerns about connections these days. In a theatre, intermission time, some go to the lobby. Those who stay in their seats are on devices. They rarely speak to those next to them.
ReplyDeleteI especially fear for the generation coming up these days. Conversation is a lost art! Connection to others is disappearing. Society will regret it I fear!
I totally agree with you. I am guilty of it myself. I get so busy that I will shoot someone a text or email instead of calling, because I know calling will take longer. It is not a good thing -
ReplyDeleteAnd the kids of today are worse. I hope they watch it for Mackenzie.
I have to do better myself.
To be honest dear Debbie reading this I realised these were my words in your writing 🥹
ReplyDeleteI too have mentioned this here and there in my many posts that new technology may have informed us well but have separated us from each other.not everyone is capable to understand how such extreme dependency on devices has spoiled our relationship with each other silently.
I fully agree to every word here.
Hugs ,love you heartfelt best wishes 🥰♥️🙏
Hi Deɓbie. I agree with you that sometimes there is too much tech.I think putting a cell phone down is a good thing when visiting with someone.Hugs, Susan
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful! I have to admit: I still have a landline, and I hate calling on my cell phone in public places. Send me a text and I call back when I'm home, that is soon enough.
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I am one if those people that hate having my cell phone phone nearby. I don’t stay as connected to it as most people. Good to catch up a bit. Still in Venice. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI have a love hate relationship with my phone. I am much too connected to it .I do love to have a coffee and sit and talk with someone but it doesn't happen as often as it should.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Dogs don't seem to have the problems we have with communication.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Debbie, and agree 100 percent. I'm currently in a battle with myself over mini-computer (phone) usage. I want to replace at least some of my scrolling with more productive, mindful activities.
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