Wherever you are–be there.
I came across this thought a while ago and have held it in my heart ever since. It reminds me to live and be in the moments of life I find myself, sans the distractions that try to fill my days.
The cell phone is a daily culprit for keeping me from being there in my moments of life. Often I have found myself on it while ‘visiting’ with a friend, spending time with family, or sometimes out walking the dogs. Really? I ask myself. Just exactly where am I? Truth is I am on my cell phone.
I am allowing that device to steal my moments. Not anymore. It is put out of sight. It will not boss me or the precious times of my day. I will control it, not visa versa.
Wherever you are–be there.
one_local_gal 
Ah, the cell phone and today. It always amazes me to see people crossing a road while scrolling their cell phone and not paying any attention to the cars. Yesterday, a friend and I stopped for coffee and dessert at a lovely small shop where we sat outside to enjoy the nice weather. A young couple and their small dog sat next to us. He face timed someone the entire time we were there. They chatted away about their personal lives including showing the dog. It still amazes me, but I guess it shouldn’t. 🙂
I too see that far too often, Judy. I feel badly for the friend they are ‘with’. I know you and your friend must’ve had a delightful visit!
Hi Mitzy. You are so right here. I am encouraged by your insights.
Visiting today from FMF#13
Thank you kindly, Paula. 🌷
Truth I need to hear! 🙂🌺
Thank you for that. I have to have daily talks with myself sometimes. 🙂🌷
This is very similar to what I’m going through. I’m cutting the internet (and phone) life. Glad to see I’m not alone.
~Your FMF neighbor
I hear that and no, you’re not alone. Thank you for stopping by. I hope it goes well for you. I feel once I get in control of it, I will still need to stay diligent. It is easy to be on them way too long, isn’t it!
What a great message Mitzy! I never see why it is so important when we have voice mail and the text messages don’t disappear! Look at them when you’re done with all those important things in life.
I agree, Diane, yet I still have to make myself aware of this. Often I put the my phone out of sight and earshot when visiting friends.