I heard a statistic that, on average, people look at their cell phones a thousand times a day and I find this fascinating. It makes me wonder what we are looking for on our phones: Validation? Connection? Belonging? A way to look busy or feel important?

I’m part of the generation that grew up pre-cell phone, and I’m trying to remember what we did with ourselves back then. As a child, our house had one phone, an answering machine and no call waiting. You actually got a busy signal if the other person was on their phone, because they were.. busy.

Does the busy signal still have a job?

Imagine harnessing the energy that goes into looking at your phone one thousand times a day (if you do this, of course) and channeling it for your greater good. Every time you are tempted to “just have a look,” do something radically different:

Tell your child you love him.

Inhale a life affirming breath, all the way down to your toes.

Write “I am full of love and healing energy” in your journal.

Hug your beloved, or a friend, or a co-worker.

Say to yourself, “Be Present.”

Smile.

One thousand times a day is a lot of time to be looking at a device that is essentially a distraction from being present right here in the moment. Cell phones have their place, but just for today, I dare you to resist the urge.

I have to admit, it’s hard to resist.

By day’s end, I think it is quite possible your soul will be drenched in the gorgeous frequency of the energy you chose to focus on, and you will be a thousand times more blessed, connected and healed.

Wishing you one thousand offerings of radiant, transformative healing.

-db

Who is Dianna Bonny?

Hi, my name is Dianna Bonny. It’s my mission to candidly share my journey with you. For me, it’s all about the healing: to create a radiant healing energy for others who have befallen a similar fate. Together, we can forge beautiful lives of belonging and connection. Thanks for joining me today! I look forward to hearing from you.

Photo Sources:
Cellphones via The Associated Press / Kristin Murphy
“Tin Can Telephone” via Wikipedia
Pastel “Hug” painting via After Hardship There is Ease