Where can you find these words? Everywhere. We can find them on product labels, advertisements and from our mouth. We always hear about the product being advertised as convenient and user-friendly. We too talk about handicapped-friendly, they too, are part of users of products, roads, etc.. Surely, I would definitely buy a product or go to a place where it’s easy to use, easy to access and importantly save time.
However, if we look at the other side, what have it transform us into? Here are some of my reflections.
- I become lazier when things are so easily used and available.
- I complaint more and blame others when things are not to my expectation, ready for my use.
- I become impatient and lessen human interaction because everything is “idiot-proof”, there’s no need for anyone to teach.
- I become self-centered, I’m concern only about “What’s in it for me? How will it help me? What will I gain from it?”
- I tend to give up easily when it’s too difficult.
What are you thinking now?
I’m not saying and telling myself to avoid easy tasks because God too is a very ‘user-friendly’ God. We can access and call upon him anytime. He is always so flexible and never goes against our choices. Although, He sometimes can be quite complicated, He never fails to direct us to the best path.
It’s a blessings to have “user-friendly” stuff. What’s important for each one of us is to be aware of how we use it and not abuse such blessings.
