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 Living Through Screens Instead of Moments




These days, the phone feels less like a device and more like an extra organ. The day often starts not with sunlight from the window or the sound of birds, but with a glowing screen. Birds may still be singing somewhere, but their sound is now more commonly found on YouTube under “morning nature playlist.”

The first instinct after waking up is to check messages, emails, or social media — just in case something “important” happened overnight. Breakfast rarely happens alone anymore; it comes with a side of scrolling. The food is eaten, but the taste is often missed because the eyes are busy watching something else.



Even small pauses, like waiting at a traffic signal, become opportunities to check the phone. The present moment feels incomplete without a quick scroll. Instead of experiencing events fully, there is a growing urge to capture everything, post it, and then return later to check for likes and comments. Ironically, in trying to save the memory, the actual moment is sometimes barely experienced.

Trends also quietly shape behavior. Without realizing it, styles, opinions, and habits begin to mirror what appears on screens. Individuality slowly gets replaced by what is popular. At the same time, social media does have its place — a few minutes of light content can help during stressful moments. But those few minutes often stretch into an hour, and the original reason for opening the phone gets forgotten.

The phone is opened to send an important message, and suddenly, after scrolling through multiple apps, the original task disappears from memory. It is later remembered with the classic question: “Why was the phone picked up in the first place?”



Phones have also become bathroom companions and shower concert managers. A simple shower turns into a full musical performance, complete with background tracks. And at night, a quick video for relaxation turns into a late-night scrolling session that ends at 2 AM, followed by the realization that sleep was the actual plan.

This isn’t about blaming technology. Phones make life easier, keep people connected, and provide entertainment and information. The issue is not the device — it’s how easily it takes control of time and attention.

Maybe the balance lies in using the phone to capture moments occasionally, but also remembering to live those moments without a screen. After all, not every memory needs a notification.

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