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R U Connected?
Deep meaningful lasting relationships? Isn't that what we all desire? Are you connecting with the things that matter in your life? In our fast paced lifestyles of social networking we connect to the internet withouth moment of thought. We connect with people through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and on and on. I'm not so sure this connection make s me feel the the same as when I send a personal handwritten note with a regular stamp to their home or office. Emails are just not quite as impactful. We get so many daily emails that we find ourselves quickly scanning them as a task rather than taking the time to absorb the message. Don't get me wrong, email is great, but as I reflect I do feel diffently after receiving it. Emails are certainly less time consuming, less costly, and more environmentally pleasing, but do ai feel the depth of the message from the sender?
Relationships are formed through time spent and getting to know the other person. Learning about their likes and dreams and hopes for their happiness and futures. How we spend our time reflects what we value in life. We need to connect deeper by chatting with our children, siblings, friends, parents and coworkers and being interested in their hopes and dreams for the future. When we do connect, it is important not to be multitasking all the time. Everywhere we go we see people multitasking and it can make you crazy to observe this . By all means, turn the cell phone off when you are with a real live person. That is why we pay extra for voice mail. I mean it is amazing to have to tell people not to be rude. I was in the 12th Ave. grocery store and the sign on the counter read, "I will be happy to take your order when you are finished with your phone call".
When I take my 2 year old granddaughter to the park, I usually see others talking and chatting on their cell phones while their kids play by themselves. That is not spending priority time with anyone except maybe the person on the phone. Most importantly, I feel we should all take an honest look at ourselves and our own connection. Sometimes I get so caught up with being connected that I actually forget to disconnect and take some time for myself. My advice is to turn those technical devices off and spend time with your thoughts for a change. This way you will be refreshed and be ready to give back to others when they need you. Think about it, "R U Connected?"
