A curated life: the lost art of human interaction

I cringe as the elevator doors ding open, revealing another human inside. A stranger in a temporary space, boxed and suspended. We’ll have to travel together for several floors before determining who should exit first and part ways. Connected briefly and vertically in a steel Read More …

Do you push people to email or text? Are you scared of real-time conversations?

I’ve never liked phones. I get anxious as soon as I feel my iPhone arrogantly vibrate in my pocket demanding attention with no consideration for my surroundings or situation. I feel dread as my sweaty palms grasp it to silence its rudimentary ring as I glance Read More …

Did ‘Mindfulness’ Exist Before Technology?

When you think about it, I mean really think about it, the concept of Mindfulness (to be ‘present’ and aware of your surroundings and senses) is quite ridiculous. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a believer and have probably read every major book written on the Read More …

Impressive on the Surface (and Much More)

I’ve been using my new Microsoft Surface for over 2 weeks now. At first, I was skeptical. I began to panic in the queue to pay for it as a flash of pre-purchase buyers remorse hit me in anxious waves. “Buying yet another gadget… Would Read More …

Could You Travel Without Facebook?

I feel as if my mind has drunk my soul and is refusing to belch it up and out of its self-indulgent world of incessant mental noise and mind-chatter. Read More …