Don't let your smart phone take away all that you have worked for.  Follow these guidelines to stay on track!

• Never text while driving or stopped at a light, not only is it dangerous, the fine is $280 - $1,000, plus 3 demerit points.
• If the fines don't mean anything to you think about the damage you may cause to yourself and others, if heaven forbid, you get into an accident.
• Don't use it when your kids are talking to you.  Their time should be sacred.
• Refrain from using it while getting acupuncture, you may accidentally flip over to text, and push the needles inside you!
• If you're with your couple, don't use it even if you are not talking at the moment.  It will cause them to distrust you and create discomfort.
• Try not to use it while showering, you could mistake it for your bar of soap and damage your smartphone.  Water damage is not covered by warranty.
• Don't use it in front of your parents, give back some of the time they gave to you and be thankful while you still have them with you.
• It is not well mannered to text during any type of meeting, probably best not to take your smartphone with you.

Smartphones are great tools that bring you close to those who are far away.  But they can also distance yourself from those you have near.  Step away from the smartphone for one day, and you will see how beautiful life can be - although, at times, without your phone, you may feel somewhat naked.  This is normal.  Try it, you may enjoy it.

The road to happiness is not straight. 

There are curves called mistakes. 

Traffic lights called friends. 

Warning signs called family. 

Hurdles that you must overcome to reach the finish line. 

But you can make it if you have a spare tire called decision, and a powerful engine called love. 

An insurance policy called faith. 

Lots of fuel called patience. 

And above all, a driver called Jesus!