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

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

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has created a void in our social interaction.

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We ignore strangers, acquaintances, even 
family and friends,

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

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This creates an unhealthy, even uncivil, 
social environment.

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

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

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

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