Many people have trained their brains to fill any gap of boredom with cell phone interaction,

even when surrounded by people to talk with. Unfortunately, this

has created a void in our social interaction.

We ignore strangers, acquaintances, even family and friends,

all to fill our minds with whatever our electronic device holds for us.

This creates an unhealthy, even uncivil, social environment.

Stephen Carter wrote, “When we are ignored by those around us, stress levels rise.”

So let’s help reduce stress in each other by valuing our time with people

we’re physically with more than those we’re connected with electronically.

I’m Mac Hammond; this is the Winner’s Minute.