When my nieces and nephews were young, we had these wonderful and vast conversations. Great thoughts came from their observations, imaginings and attention to art, science, history, news, events and society at large.
And then something happened. After great persistence, they receive their first "smartphone". And during a rare occasion thereafter when they visited me, I would turn off the internet, and we would again have these wonderful discussions. And like a light switch, once their parents picked them up and the "smartphone" devices were turned on again, the spectacular conversations would end.
At one point, deep into the "teens", I started one of our old conversations. I was curious about a recent travel overseas. I decided not to ask over the phone or text. But rather, I decided to wait to have an in person conversation to capture the mood of the events. I was surprised by the careful responses and a final clamp response, "Why are you interrogating me?" I wasn't so much hurt as I was surprised. I said, "When I was growing up they called it a conversation." That was it.
Their parents would drop them off hoping I could find them. How could I. their parents had placed the "smartphone" in their hands with tracking devices with the good intent of protecting them. But failed to have deep meaningful hands on life, liberty and pursuit of happiness conversations without the devices.
Like what is my purpose? What really matters in life? How will my life ultimately profit God?
I personally may not be able to help them. But perhaps this blog will help yours. In time, they will likely return to their good senses. I could just be the normal teen-sensation. These devices are all still relatively new. When used in moderation, they have a good place in society.
But with the onset of Ai and ChatGpt being used to replace normal conversation, good mental health, and dare I say it, God, we are in a dire place in society where we may need to stop and contemplate our position.
We once enjoyed quite walks along the canal where we fed the geese and ducks. They knew the difference. I did not. We attended museums. Observed art.
They gave me a new perspective with their fresh eyes. Perhaps one day, before or after they start their own families, they too will hunger for authentic conversations, personally formed opinions, and a personal connection to GOD. Hopefully they won't wait that long.
I have also observed that society is trying to gather free spirits like me into their nets. I went to see the plan. Now that I see it, I am appalled at the audacity.
But fortunately, I have a real living GOD who notifies me of what is not true and authentic to my soul. I am an original creation guided by my Creator to be unlimited and authentic. And so are you.
The divine rules that guide us keep us in alignment with the universe and out of harms way. Boundaries keep the ocean from flooding the earth. It also keep us out of deep doo doo when it comes to governments and corporations that don't have our best interests in mind.
When you have the divine rule Book (Tanakh), you have the rules for wisdom and an authentic life. Balance is key. Just something to think about or perhaps discuss at your next family gathering.
LeTicia Lee
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13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retains her.
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