Having a cellphone doesn’t mean 24-7 access to someone

Oh how phones have evolved.

One of the first cellphones was created and demonstrated on April 3, 1973. (Awh, My birth day, not birth year! How odd…) It was designed to make and receive calls only. It was a brick sized phone that weighed 4.4 pounds. Can you imagine how less likely we would be to have our phone with us if it weighed 4.4 pounds? Man, the excitement that most felt when this was designed was likely by a lot.

50 years later and with how things have evolved, It seems everyone has a phone in their hand, even at a young age. Just stating what is seen, Not pointing a finger, because I too have my phone in my possession too much at times.

Am I grateful for the progression they have made over the years? Yes. Some days I wish a phone was just a phone to call or text though.. Nothing more… I don't like the control I allow it to have over me at times OR how it posses the thought to some that they can have 24-7 access to you. It’s not healthy to be in constant full access to everyone, nor is it healthy to expect it.

When my late husband passed, I rarely had my phone on me. Grief was thick, and my phone was not important..Honestly it still isn’t important. I actually miss being able to put my phone down for most of the day and not be worried about it. I will say, I’m terrible at answering the phone. You will likely always catch my vmail. I only answer the phone for about 3 people on the regular IF im around it. And sometimes, my text responses are delayed by hours or a day or 2. It is so nice to put my phone down for 3-4 hrs at a time and disconnect from the world. Sometimes leaving it on “Do not disturb”, with the exception for the school & my “favorite” contacts allowed, for a set time everyday is just what i need..

Take off your Apple Watch. Turn your phone off or on DND. Respond to that text when you have time or the mental energy. Understand that just because we all have phones, doesn’t mean that you have to allow 24-7 access to you. Some may get mad, but that is for them to figure out and deal with, not you. Food for thought, How much more intentional would you be with yourself, your kids, your home ect if you put your phone down? How much less drama would be in the world if we unplugged from our phone & social media? I could go on, but ….. That’s a post for another day lol