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Look. Up.

Ilinap · January 16, 2020 ·

How much do we miss when we are wide awake? Go to wherever people bustle and gather. Take a look around and tell me what you see. Do people greet you as you walk down the street? Do you greet people when you walk down the street? Do we exchange a warm smile, a cheeky grin, … [Read more...] about Look. Up.

Tags: connections matter, phone, relationship, screen

Listen Up

Ilinap · January 17, 2019 ·

    I have a lot to say. This makes me a poor listener. But I'm trying to improve. We dishonor others when we don't listen. Most of the time, people chime in about themselves rather than taking a moment to pause, reflect, and ask a question or offer an … [Read more...] about Listen Up

Tags: friendship, listening, relationship

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