RESTORING REAL BONDS 🔗
In today’s fast-paced world, the art of meaningful connection feels like a rare gem, buried beneath the constant flow of notifications, tasks, and the pressure to always be "on." We interact with people every day, but often, these interactions feel rushed, shallow, and devoid of the emotional depth that truly binds us together. This change in how we connect is something I’ve struggled with personally, and Gabriel Okara’s poem "Once Upon a Time" deeply resonates with me in this regard. In the poem, the speaker reflects on a time when people were genuine, when smiles came from the heart, and when every handshake carried warmth and sincerity. Okara describes a world where emotional honesty has given way to hollow pleasantries, where people wear smiles like masks and go through life with rehearsed gestures. As I look around at my own experiences, I can’t help but feel the same way. In my own life, I've noticed how easy it is
