POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS
THE NEED TO CONNECT The search for more… “Hopefully thought provoking for your soul”MEejie — BY MEEJIE™ CHAPARRO-TRAVERSO, CPC
It seems everyone in our world is obsessed with
communication, and in our relationships
technology and social media. If you simply scan
interaction.
your surroundings, you see humanity constantly attached to cell phones, computers, iPads,
There is a lot of criticism today regarding the
tablets, etc. Phone calls, texting, social media,
excessive use of social media and technology
and overall integration of technology in our lives
and its alluring and addictive components.
is not limited to only when we find ourselves in
Nevertheless, we somehow manage to justify its
the privacy of our homes. We’re plugged in while
excessive use as an “urgent need.” We make up
we’re in restaurants, parks, schools, work, and
excuses and offer justifications to give ourselves
sadly, even while driving.
permission to connect. We offer numerous
And now, due to these unprecedented times
reasons why it is acceptable to be “hooked-up”
of the lashes forced upon us by COVID, the
to our phones or other technology devices -
trend appears to be the new norm in business,
we attach it to work, children, family members,
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