Talking vs Technology

Last year I wrote a post on giving compliments. Today's post is like a sequel to that one.

Technology is an amazing thing. Just today I have used my iPhone to wake me up, text information to a friend, check my email, share a post with millions across the world, read my scriptures, schedule my events, take a picture, and write this blog post. The power and possibilities are endless. We are so blessed to have all of this at our finger tips.

Yet as I watch the people around me, or sit in a social setting, I notice that people are having difficulties talking to each other. The communication in this world has gone down and people don't have the simple skill of talking to one another. We find it so easy to like and comment on posts and tweets but when it comes to liking and commenting in person we feel awkward and embarrassed. How sad it is that two people could pass by each other with even noticing the others exsistance.

Now I am equally as guilty as any of you. It's not easy to start conversations or compliment people on their hair or shoes. It is much easier to double tap their Instagram photo. It's hard to think of questions to get to know your family better but it is easy to ask youtubers you've never met, to give you dating advice. It is difficult to share emotions and open up to your friends but it is easy to send an emoji, with the tap of a finger.

And I'm not saying technology is making us dumb! ...well maybe I am, but I still think it's a good thing. In my opinion we need to learn how to balance the technology in our life's and at the same time, look up. Smile at someone. Compliment them. Visit a family member or friend. Because memories count and time is short, so don't live life on a phone.

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