Communication or connection.
A dialogue.
News or information.
Sending a text message can mean you have news, something to ask, or something to express to someone.
Receiving a text message can represent the idea of hearing from someone or suddenly becoming aware of something.
See Also: Communication, Typing, Words, Text
[1]Texting relates to the notion of instantaneous communication and the desire to get your thoughts connected to another person with a sense of immediacy. Texting has become such a standard part of modern society that it may have very little symbolic meaning beyond this desire to make an instant connection.
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