Why I don’t take as many pictures or videos anymore

Who wants to spend life holding a phone in front of their face? I feel like I'm missing out when I worry about taking the right picture or video.

To be honest, I don't even think about it. There are times when later I think, "I didn't even take a picture of that", and then realize I was so caught up in enjoying the moment that I never even thought about the phone I set down on the table or left in my backpack.

My memories are enough for me. I don't want to look back and remember holding up a phone in front of me.

When I see videos of terrible events on the news, what bothers me is a crowd of people holding up their phones to catch the action. Why isn't anyone doing anything? Why isn't anybody helping?

Because the first thing people think of is catching the video so they can share it. The first thought we should have is assisting our fellow people.

Perhaps it's the former healthcare worker in me that makes me think that way. I've witnessed accidents and stopped to leap out and aid the injured. Perhaps I've even saved a life.

But that's what we should when something happens. Jump to help. Not pull out a phone and take pictures or record everything. Someone else will most assuredly be doing that. Put your phone down and help.

And learn to enjoy the moment. That's what people will remember. Your face as you participate in joyful events. Let your memories serve as a commemoration of special times.