Technology vs Life

I recall the days when I would audition daily in the city, (For those of you that don't know what that means, it translates as Manhattan); And I would see the strange devices among only select people; These brick-sized cell phones; And wonder why people need to constantly stay connected - Why they couldn't break away for an hour, two hours, even five hours. It was so odd to see & it's so "normal" to witness now. 

The world has gotten so much entirely crazy since then - that was the 90s- With the Internet and texting & such- I often see people at a dinner table not even spending quality time with their significant other, their friend or their family;  their Kids--Reaching down looking at their cell phones like a doctor or rescue worker on call; while the other person attempts to tell the story of their day... What has become of us? What example are we for our children?  Whom, by the way, have their own iPhones... 

Let's throw some good intention out there, To make time and space not only for other people but for ourselves. To not only respect company, But to give ourselves the freedom to enjoy life fully and not be trapped by the walls of technology.  To not see life on the computer screen, but to experience it. To tell our children and our grandchildren the things that we did and experience it with them as well. And not just read about other people's explorations.

 I am also grateful for technology for the things that are brought together; Old and new friendships; Exposure to my art & music; The ability to speak to people I never thought I would ever meet whom I've admired, To share my photography and so on, you get the idea. But a line must be drawn, Metaphorically.  

People it's time to live life again.  Facebook and all these other things are not your lifeline, are not your oxygen. Every day you wake up is a blessing and a chance for new things.  Take the time to experience and love your life. Squander nothing.  And appreciate everything, be grateful. 

Love & peace, Hyde. x