Nobody just sits around observing their surrounding or other people. When people stare at me too long, I feel creeped out. Last week my class finished early and my ipod ran out of battery. I sat in the cafeteria and just observed the people around me. Everyone is engrossed in their tech gadgets, no one interacts anymore. I noticed that in class, too. I'm super friendly I like feeling at ease so acquaint myself with my surroundings. I always have a class buddy in each class. Sometimes I get caught with my i-something, too. Yet whenever I pass a beautiful place I make sure to observe my surrounding. Admire and appreciate. I make younger sibs put down their gadgets to do that.
It was really mind opening when I saw people sitting by themselves occupied with a laptop, cellphone or i-something. It's sad, as well. I just sat there and looked at everyone and then through the cafeteria kitchen I could hear the chefs arguing. I remembered I love it when professions behave unprofessionally. Its been so long since I just sat down.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate technology but I still prefer the companionship of a physically present person. Nobody just sits around and observe the beautiful world around them. Its much more gratifying than liking a picture of someone's lunch.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate technology but I still prefer the companionship of a physically present person. Nobody just sits around and observe the beautiful world around them. Its much more gratifying than liking a picture of someone's lunch.
The most valuable thing I can give someone is my undivided attention, and in person. You can't replace that kind of authenticity, and personal focus. Technology is great at connecting us, bridging separation -- but I'd rather talk to someone face to face, than communicate over the bridge, regardless of how nice that bridge is.
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