When times are harsh and hearts grow sore, That is when we must live even more

I remember reading a poem that said,

"Water Water Everywhere"

Now, I'd like to change the verse too;

"Dissociation, Isolation everywhere"

Technology has become a basic need that's as significant and crucial as water for everyday routine.

I'm not going to state the details about the advantages and uses technology today has provided us with. But, just to make you realize something, here's a normal day of Tech in our life.

• For waking up— A mobile phone
• For traveling— A car or bike
• Permission for a leave— Again, phone
• Entertainment— Big Screen; Netflix on the shelf
• Pizza Cravings— A Call to Papa Johns
• Writing a Journal— Grab the iPad
• Shopping— Amazon( A click away)
• Meeting friends— A video call

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And it's ultimately an infinite loop.

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It helps us do our tasks more efficiently and comparatively nicely than in the earlier centuries...

For us, a phone is more than just a gadget—it’s a lifeline. It has become a powerful amplifier of human potential, extending our reach, enhancing our abilities, and even safeguarding our lives. Time and again, it has proven to be a lifesaver, solving problems in ways that were once unimaginable. From emergencies to everyday challenges, this small device has transformed the way we navigate life.

My Motive or rather a Kind Reminder:

I think we're way too lost in this world of Robots and AI. I mean, we can be friends with them and use them for useful purposes...

But, just close your eyes for a moment and think of it like this (Well, don't actually close your eyes, Just think with all your heart)

As much as we start relying on Tech, it's breaking our relationship with the real world.

• Mobile phone alarms: The end of relying on Mom’s morning screams and banter-filled wake-up calls.
• Vehicle for a small distance: Made us unfit. . . No walks or Talks
• Permission for leave, Sending a message online to school or work: End of handwritten applications.
• Entertainment through Netflix: Less time with family in the room next to us.
• Food cravings: Ended our picnic parties with families (One phone call and binge eat in bed)
• Journalling on devices or an iPad: The End of doodling and journalling on diaries and crafting handwritten letters for loved ones.
• Online shopping: No more fun banter with siblings on the way to the mall. No more 'Mom, I want that!' cries echoing through the aisles.
• Video Calls: End of meeting friends and family often in person, 'cause we can talk to them wherever whatever!

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Just to be clear, I am not, was never, and won't be against technology, it just doesn't make any sense... All I want to say is :

Let's someday not order a Pizza and cook your loved ones a lovely and profound dinner and dine together.

Let's, for a while, leave our car keys and go on a walk with our family instead.

Let's, for one day, craft a handwritten letter with ink and emotions and send it to our loved ones.

Let's, for a single morning, ask Mom to wake us up and hear her dramatic wake-up calls. (We love you, MOMs)

Let's, for once, ask our sibling to help us study instead of ChatGPT.

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There are countless ways to truly connect with people—if only we put our devices aside for a while. The surge of genuine satisfaction and positive dopamine would be unreal!

More than anything, the inner peace you'd feel would make you realize just how much we've been missing out.

I know many of you are already engaging in amazing activities to strengthen your bonds with people rather than screens. But for someone like me, it's a wake-up call—a reminder to cherish human connections and recognize their true importance.

Many believe that this century is the easiest to live in—but no, it’s actually the hardest when it comes to real human connection. We are surrounded by machines, yet disconnected from each other.

And when times get tough, and hearts grow weary, that’s when we must choose to live even more. Let’s reconnect, remind ourselves that we still need humans—just as much as they need us.

Technology connects us to the world, but human connection keeps us alive.

So, when times are harsh and hearts grow sore,

That is when we must live even more—

Not through screens, but through the human door

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A/N:

I'm sorry if I said anything wrong, I'm no professional to talk stuff like this. It's just my way of seeing things.