We Need to Talk

Let’s put down our devices

Communicating electronically has taken over our lives. We text, we tweet, we make comments on social media. But none of it is personal. Sure, we try to connect that way, but it pales in comparison to face-to-face chats.

We all have people in our lives we can communicate with in person. But how often do we keep staring at our phones when we’re together? That’s contributing to the isolation and loneliness that’s epidemic in our society.

Years pass quickly. We won’t remember our texts. But we’ll remember the smiles, laughter, and great feelings of connecting in real life. Let’s set those devices aside — maybe just a couple times a week at first. We may find ourselves getting addicted to reality instead of pixels.

But is “unplugging” really that important? 

Well, studies do verify that too much screen time leaves us feeling stressed out and alone. We sleep poorly, get up tired, and can’t do our tasks as well.

Here at OPE! I Found A Better Milk™ we’re committed to real conversation — face-to-face chats where we take the time to actively listen, understand what the other person is saying, and reply with respect. So let’s set those devices aside — maybe just a couple times a week at first. We may find ourselves getting addicted to reality instead of pixels.