Thieves in Our Pockets

Ever feel like your phone is a sneaky little thief stealing your precious time? Well, I definitely had that epiphany while hanging out with my mom, who was busy crafting some adorable beaded earrings. She caught me glued to my iPhone and reminded me that I should really be present—after all, who knows how many moments we have left to spend with our loved ones? In this lively chat, we dig into how these pocket-sized pickpockets snag our seconds during red lights, boring commercials, and even those line-waiting moments at the grocery store. Join me as we explore the importance of unplugging and savoring the now—because life’s too short to let our screens steal our time! So, when was the last time you just put down your phone and soaked it all in? Let’s dive right in!

There's a sneaky little thief lurking in our lives, and no, I'm not talking about the one that swipes your lunch from the office fridge. I'm talking about our smartphones, those pocket-sized pickpockets that steal our time without us even realizing it! In this chat, we dive deep into how these shiny devices have become the ultimate distractions, robbing us of precious moments that could be spent with loved ones. Picture this: I was hanging out with my mom, who was busy creating some beautiful beaded earrings, while I was glued to my iPhone. It hit me like a ton of bricks when she told me to put it down. That simple request made me realize how much time we lose to these gadgets. We all have those moments—waiting at a red light, standing in line at the grocery store—when we could be living life instead of scrolling through our feeds. It’s a wake-up call to cherish the time we have with our friends and family, because you never know how long you’ll have them around. So, when was the last time you put your phone down and just enjoyed the moment?

Takeaways:

• In our digital age, our smartphones are like little pickpockets stealing precious moments from us.
• We often forget to engage with loved ones, choosing screens over meaningful interactions instead.
• Reflecting on time spent with family reminds us to prioritize genuine connections over distractions.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of being present and mindful in our daily lives.
• James shares a personal experience that highlights the need to combat digital distractions and cherish time with loved ones.
• We should all take a moment to consider when we last truly disconnected from our devices.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• YouTube
• iPhone
• jamesabrown.net

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Episode Transcript

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Thieves in our pockets.
This is commentary from James A.
Brown.
I was visiting my mother last week.
She was watching YouTube whilecreating 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.

(00:21):
That thing was my iPhone.
And as she put her hands backto 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 ourlives everywhere they can.

(00:43):
At red lights, in commercialbreaks, even in line at the grocery
store.
They have no conscience and noself awareness.
And we do it to ourselves.
But the real theft happens inmoments like these.
With my mother, I don't knowhow much longer I'll have her.
But for those years andhopefully decades to come, I'll do

(01:05):
my best to keep that thief atbay as much as I can.
So what do you think?
When was the last time you putyour phone down and left it?
Let me know in the commentsand check out [e-mail]
that's jamesabrown.net on thatnote, I'm James A.

(01:26):
Brown and as always, be well.