Can You Hear the Birds Singing?

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    Can You Hear the Birds Singing?

No, of course you can't because you are using your earbuds. Can you see the tree above you that is filled with yellow flowers, and they  carpet the sidewalk? No, because you are only looking at your phone or tablet. Do you hear the tapping of heels on the sidewalk, or the emergency vehicle racing on a rescue mission? No, you are still in the "zone" with your earbuds. Do you see the woman pushing the baby, and guy on the bike riding towards you? No, you are still looking at your phone or tablet. Do you see that the ocean surf has risen, and or that that the grass on Diamond Head is brown, little and dry? No, you are still looking on your phone or tablet.

Do you know that the traffic light has turned green, and that is why the car behind you is honking his horn? You were sending a text on your phone.

Do you sometimes wonder why you missed the floor you were supposed to exit? Do you suppose that it had something to do with your phone?

I will bet you never hear the singing lessons coming from an apartment above. Too bad, she has a lovely voice. Earbuds again.

Not to beat this theme to death, but I would point out that there is a wonderful world out there, just waiting for you to pull off your earbuds and drop your phones.

      Aloha
      Grant