Connection

Every living being communicates in some way. Animals have their own body language; plants droop to let us know that they need water, and birds chirp their social cues. We as humans have a need to communicate. Whether it is connecting to each other face to face, virtually, ear to ear, or via text, we enjoy our connection with each other.

When I was in grammar school, we used to have a phone in the kitchen. This is where calls would be made to parents to arrange sleep overs. Teachers would call with concerns. I rarely used this phone, except to speak to relatives or neighbors.

However, when I reached high school, we had a phone upstairs with a longer chord that you could take into your bedroom. I remember chatting with my friends for hours. There was always a need to exchange feelings, ideas, and news.

Now we can video call almost anyone in the world. During the pandemic, I became an ace at zooming and remote learning. Although I do prefer in person connection whenever possible, I do enjoy texting. It allows my hands to be free to do other things. Statistics show that since last year, about five billion people worldwide exchanged text messages (Expert Beacon, 2024). That is a lot of people who wanted to connect!

How do you prefer to connect with others? Feel free to comment below.