I read last night, perfectly timely this blog. Wow. I cried, and I related, and I realized how much our world is stuck to our phones, our electronics, and how much we push each other away because we're too distracted with our own little lives. So this morning, I decided instead of reacting with anger I'd react with love. I wrapped my arms around her, and I squeezed her. I told her I loved her. She asked to watch a movie, and I let her. She gave me my space, because I gave her a little bit of love and comforting and that was all she needed. If I had blown up on her or yelled, "Go back to bed," as I've done so many mornings she would have started crying and probably tantruming and both of us would have been unhappy!
It's hard to be mad at this sweet face anyway:
This is the second blog I've read in a matter of weeks about letting go. We all live distracted, busy lives, and sometimes we forget the people who are most important: our family and friends. Make time today to tell someone how much you care about them. Make time to put down your phone, look your child in the eye, and say, "I love you." Spend one on one time with the people who matter most without the technological distraction. They will appreciate it, and they'll remember you were there for them.
In the end, human connection is what it's all really about. No one is going to remember you had the latest electronic. Our phones will die and when that happens will you be able to look back at your memories and see how much time you spent with your children? Or will you look back and think about how much you missed, because you over-scheduled yourself, or you were just too addicted to that little piece of technology in your hand. A phone doesn't need love and nurturing to grow, but kids, family and friendships do.
Enjoy the Moment.
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