Why this blog?

In this era of calling, texting, twittering, friending, chatting, emailing, and blogging, it seems like we should be more connected with each other than ever before; however, in important ways, this isn't the case. While we may know more about people we went to high school with than we ever thought we would; collectively, our interpersonal skills, ability for genuine communication, and relationship-forming savvy is in desperate need of an upgrade.

We're increasingly isolated from one another in the ways that matter most. We forget how to speak with care and listen with intent. Our attention spans are short and our dispositions are morose.

I propose we close the laptops (after reading this blog, of course) and give the text thumbs a rest in favor of face-to-face interactions with people in the same room as us; to actively listen and openly share: genuinely communicate.

We too often forget that a major element of our humanity is being social creatures, dependent on the people around us for stimulating interaction. For that reason, the key to our happiness is relationships: with our colleagues, customers, roommates, friends, partners, family... all of them matter.

I, in no way, mean to suggest that I have all the answers. I simply offer my perspective in the hopes that it will precipitate thought and discussion to help others find the right answers for them.