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Social Media Trap - My Point of View

The age of selfies is here and probably determined to stay for long. 

Social media came and conquered mankind in no time. 

Surprisingly we are spending long precious hours, moving our fingers on the screens of our devices, without realizing that we have a real life that is fading away with the notifications that constantly remind us of the arrival of a message or a post. 

The age of books and outdoor games is soon to be the glorious saga of our past. Devices presently rule our world and our minds. 

I wonder what makes selfies such an important part of social engagement. Does it arise from the need for social acceptance? Or has it substituted socializing? I do not have an answer to these questions as I am still contemplating on this subject which has left me intrigued. 

Our social skills have definitely been compromised by online socializing, be it through Facebook, Twitter, What's App, Instagram, etc. We are wishing people on their birthdays and anniversaries, a good thing for sure. But that personal touch of a telephone call, where the wishes were 'delivered' verbally, is missing. The heart to heart conversations and warm hugs are irreplaceable but have sadly been done away with. 

There is definitely merit in being connected to long lost friends and relatives through social media but it has taken a toll on our time. The sound of notifications has overpowered our thinking abilities. We have become addicted to these sounds which make us turn towards our device even when we are amid an important conversation. 

In my opinion, our thoughts are also being limited to the information we are being fed through the posts that are being regularly circulated. 

I feel torn between the real and virtual world as I write this post. I struggle to break free from this addiction but am determined to step aside and form a schedule where I limit my time on social media and make time to meet real people, listen to real voices and devote time to real activities.