An artist by the name of Luke Jerram was sitting in a laundromat when he was struck by the silence. No one talked to each other. Then and there he came up with an idea: put a piano in public places to get people to talk to each other.
So, he did it. In fact, he did it with over 1300 pianos in cities all over the globe!
A philanthropist who funded the project stated, "I wanted to see people get together. I wanted people to connect with one another. I wanted people to talk to one another instead of playing with all these mechanical things that they have."
"These mechanical things" can make couples feel like the people at laundromats too. We love each other, right? We couldn't wait to get married and connect any time of day or night, right?
So, how did some of us get to the point where technology keeps us connected to so many people and things, but not each other?
If this describes your situation, consider trying out Jerram's conversation piece approach. Are there things you could put out in your house or apartment to get you the two of you talking?
What are some things that, if left on the kitchen table, night stand, or coffee table, would get you to interact?
1. A board game?
2. A card game?3. Your wedding album?
4. A photo book?
5. Lingerie? :)
6. A travel site on an iPad?
7. A couple's devotion book?
8. A children's book?
9. A keepsake?
10. A rock you saved from a trip?
11. An old birthday card?
12. An old yearbook?
Any number of things could give you a little something to connect with, laugh about, read, or reminisce over.
Give it a try and fight the power of "these mechanical things"!
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