Greetings, everyone!
A smartphone in a man's life can be a tool of blessing and setback for a man today depending on how we are using it. The main purpose of this smartphone was for communication and staying connected with family members, especially those who are staying far away from home even to communicate with strangers across the world. Smartphones have built a lot of connections or networking globally, in the office, and anywhere, and it has been a blessing to a lot of people, like running businesses and attending meetings.
A lot of people are using these smartphones to earn money on social media, which is what is trending now in our country. Things like cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, and many other online platforms are helping people to make money. Some can stay in the comfort of their homes and use their phones or laptops to earn a living. Smartphones or laptops can also be used to have fun through music, movies, games, and social media interactions. These devices have truly become a part of our everyday lives.
From the moment we wake up to the second we lay our heads down to sleep, most of us are glued to one screen or another. It has reached a point where we often don't realize just how dependent we’ve become on them until we try to go without them even for a short while.
Personally, I’ve tried it. I once went six hours without touching my phone or computer, and believe me, it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. At first, I kept reaching for it out of habit, like my hand had a mind of its own. It made me realize how often I use my phone, even when I don’t need to. Just the silence alone felt loud.
Now, aside from when I’m sleeping, can I go an hour without touching my phone? Yes, I can. In fact, I’ve done it plenty of times especially when I’m with people I value or when I intentionally want to focus. Two hours? That’s also possible. But I have to admit, it takes discipline, especially in a world where we feel the pressure to always be online, always responding, always scrolling.
But here’s the bigger issue: why are we so tied to our phones? Is our reliance on these devices, not a bit too much? If we’re being honest, it’s more than a bit it’s concerning. Convenience has turned into a kind of subtle addiction. We now check our phones in the middle of conversations, during meals, and even in church. We’ve started measuring our lives with battery percentages and Wi-Fi bars.
The truth is, while smartphones have brought a lot of good, they’ve also silently stolen a lot from us our attention spans, our patience, our face-to-face relationships. We don’t sit in silence anymore. We don’t look around and observe life. We don’t always give people our full attention because part of our mind is always waiting for that next notification.
Yet, this doesn’t mean we need to throw our phones away or declare technology evil. No, not at all. Phones, like every other invention, are tools. And every tool can be used well or misused. The challenge is to be in control, not to be controlled.
So what do we do? We must set boundaries. We need to re-learn the art of being present. We need moments in our day when the phone is not the center of our attention. Whether it's reading a book, spending time with family, meditating, praying, or just taking a walk there is life beyond the screen.
Overall, a smartphone in a man’s life should remain what it was designed to be: a tool. It should never replace human connection, inner peace, or meaningful living. Let us learn to put our devices down sometimes so we can pick up what truly matters relationships, purpose, and real-life moments.
This post is in response to the #Hivelearners featured contest week 169 episode 2
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