In the ancient days, our ancestors took the time to connect with animals intimately. We also have the same abilities. We are   41   to learn how to connect with our pets and grasp simple insights just by being present with the creatures close to us. Animals see us with pure vision. Puppies will run up to charm anyone. They see all people as   42   of love and attention. Today, many people seek to connect with intuitive power. Nevertheless, the easy road is not the answer. Those seeking   43   from spiritual counselors or even psychics often miss the point.   44   such avenues can indeed help us, they should not become crutches. We need to look within and use our own sight, a divine gift of inner vision.   45   seeking answers elsewhere, let's spend more time with our animals and ourselves.

The scariest part about smartphone addiction is that it can affect our physical and mental health, our relationships and our productivity. America's obsession with smartphone has been compared to the obesity epidemic. That's because, just like drug or gambling addictions, smartphones provide an escape from reality. Humans are, by nature, prone to distraction. With smartphones, we literally have a world of distractions at our fingertips. It's time to acknowledge that our devices can negatively impact our lives—and we have to make a change. Cellphones used to just be communication tools. Now, they're GPS, cameras, gaming consoles, health trackers, and the list goes on. We turn to our devices for everything—from waiting in line at the grocery store or reading the news, to filing our taxes or controlling the thermostat. We don't just use our smartphones for everything—we rely on them.