Living life is important

Oswestry Life MagazineI spent an hour in the bank with my dad,as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resistmyself and asked...''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''''Why would I do that?'' He asked...''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here forthings like making a transfer.You can even do your shopping online. Everything willbe so easy!''I was so excited about initiating him into the world ofNet banking.He asked ''If I do that, I wont have to step out of thehouse?”''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries canbe delivered at your door now and how amazondelivers everything!His answer left me tongue-tied.He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have metfour of my friends, I have chatted awhile with the staffwho know me very well by now.You know, I am alone...this is the company that I need.I like to get ready and come to the bank. I haveenough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.Two years back, I got sick. The store owner from whomI buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedsideand cried.When your Mom fell down a few days back while onher morning walk, our local grocer saw her andimmediately got his car to rush her home as he knowswhere I live.Would I have that 'human' touch if everything becameonline?Why would I want everything delivered to me and forceme to interact with just my computer?I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and notjust the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''Technology isn't life..Spend time with people .. Not with devices.Writer: Unknown