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Founder, I Am. Collective | Author | Ex. PwC Senior Manager

“Have We Forgotten How to Be Human?” As the clock struck midnight and the New Year began, I couldn’t help but notice how disconnected we’ve become in moments that should have come alive with connection. Instead of holding each other, wishing each other joy, or even sharing a genuine smile, the focus was on phones, capturing fireworks, the crowd, and the ‘perfect’ video to post. The wish, the hug, the human connection was so brief, it almost felt transactional, not enough to spark a memory that stays with you. It’s no longer about being present or truly experiencing the moment; it’s about creating content. We visit places and celebrate events, not for the way they make us feel but for how they’ll look on a screen. The sunsets, the laughter, the celebrations have all been reduced to pictures and videos for strangers to see, instead of memories for our hearts to hold. What if, one day, technology crashes, and all those posts, pictures, and videos disappear? Would you still remember the moment? The sound of the cheers, the colors in the sky, the feeling of belonging? Or would it all blur into a memory of trying to get the perfect shot? The truth is, there’s a remarkable joy that comes from being fully present. From immersing yourself so deeply in a moment that it imprints itself on your soul. Few people understand that anymore. We’re losing the art of just being—being still, being aware, and being alive in the here and now. As we move forward into this New Year, let’s pause and reflect: What if we experienced moments for ourselves, not for others? What if we let go of the need to prove we were there and instead allowed ourselves to truly be there? Human connection is a fragile gift. It lives in the moments we choose to share, not online, but with each other. Let’s not let it slip away. Let’s hold on tighter this year to everything that make us truly human. #NewYear2025 #HumanConnection #BePresent #ReflectAndGrow #MindfulLiving #Authenticity #MomentsThatMatter #DigitalDetox #PurposefulLiving #IAm #LinkedInCommunity #IAmCollective

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