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The Inconvenience of Convenience

"I couldn't function without my cell phone." "Why is this computer moving SO slow..."!" (expressed after 5 seconds of waiting) "I don't understand why I haven't lost more weight..." (2 weeks in the pursuit sans exercise) "What do you mean you can't fit me in your schedule NOW?" "I don't have time to relax...and if I did, I don't think I could...I've got so much to do." These statements we hear frequently (or express)  could go on ad nauseum. The irony of technology is blatantly apparent if you take a step back from this frantic sense of urgency. Advancement in technology was presented to make life easier...to give more time....less stress. The reality is just the opposite. We see more, hear more, get deceived more and get pushed to do more and understand LESS. What do we think these gadgets present more of?  Money? It doesn't seem to be falling from the trees. We're working harder t