We’re diving into a pretty eye-opening topic today: the sneaky little thieves in our pockets—yeah, I’m talking about our smartphones! They steal precious moments from us, whether we’re stuck at a red light, waiting in line, or even during those precious moments with loved ones. Our buddy James A. shares a heartfelt story about visiting his mom, who was busy crafting some gorgeous beaded earrings while he was glued to his iPhone. It’s a real wake-up call about how we often let our devices rob us of quality time with the people who matter most. So, when was the last time you actually put your phone down and enjoyed the moment? Let’s chat about it and maybe help each other keep those pocket thieves at bay!

We dove into a heartfelt exploration of the little moments that slip away from us, sometimes unnoticed, thanks to our ever-present smartphones. Picture this: I was hanging out with my mom as she was busy crafting beautiful beaded earrings, and there I was, glued to my iPhone like it was the latest blockbuster movie! She gently nudged me to put that thing down, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. These devices, while super handy, can be like little thieves, robbing us of precious seconds and priceless moments with our loved ones. From waiting in line to scrolling during commercial breaks, our phones have a knack for sneaking away our time, and sometimes we don’t even realize it. So, I asked myself, how many more moments like this will I have with my mom? It’s a poignant reminder to cherish every second we have, and to occasionally fight back against those pocket-sized pickpockets. Let's be real, life’s too short to miss out on the simple joys, right?

Takeaways:

• In our fast-paced lives, our phones often act as thieves, stealing precious moments from us without us even realizing it.
• Spending quality time with loved ones is crucial; sometimes we need to put our phones down and engage fully in the moment.
• Our devices can distract us not just from people, but also from meaningful experiences that we might regret missing later on.
• Reflecting on our habits can help us reclaim those stolen seconds, leading to richer relationships and experiences.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• YouTube
• iPhone
• jamesabrown.net
• James A. Brown

Thieves in our pockets.

This is commentary from James A.

Brown.

I was visiting my mother last week.

She was watching YouTube while creating beaded earring after beaded earring.

And I, I was just there.

A few minutes later she said, what are you doing?

Put that thing down.

That thing was my iPhone.

And as she put her hands back to work, I realized a few things.

She was right.

She deserved a few moments of mine.

And we have thieves in our pockets.

These phones, these machines, these pickpockets.

They steal seconds of our lives everywhere they can.

At red lights, in commercial breaks, even in line at the grocery store.

They have no conscience and no self awareness.

And we do it to ourselves.

But the real theft happens in moments like these.

With my mother, I don't know how much longer I'll have her.

But for those years and hopefully decades to come, I'll do my best to keep that thief at bay as much as I can.

So what do you think?

When was the last time you put your phone down and left it?

Let me know in the comments and check out more@jamesabrown.net that's jamesabrown.net on that note, I'm James A.

Brown and as always, be well.