Alone Together

My cellphone has become my security blanket. Whenever I have any negative emotion, I turn to my phone for escapism. My phone rests comfortable at my side. I distract myself with podcasts and social media to avoid acknowledging any pain. This distraction has an immediately gratifying effect but the underlying feeling never disappears. It will inevitably return if you unplug. Silence allows the feelings to surface. I believe this is a huge reason why so many of us have such a constant grip on our devices.