Reentry

I have have been unplugged and off line for almost two weeks.  It was not my choice but as I traveled to Israel, I could not log in.  Others traveling with me had better success than did I.  After a few frustrating  attempts I just let it go.  It was a great choice and one I recommend.

How many of us in this high tech world do that any more? We are taking pictures of food, fashion, friends, friends events, family (everything). As we stand behind our Smart Phones, Cameras, Texting devices documenting life are we truly engaged in it?

I found that in this forced 'tech' exile,  I reentered a world of sight, sound, senses I ignored as I was behind the lens trying to capture, 'something'.  I reentered a world of genuine conversation with the intent to listen not document.  How much have I missed because I allowed 'photo's' tell a story rather than words?  How do those I engage with know I care more about them than our surroundings?  Is it really okay to not photograph 'something' awesome? 

I love the photos, the quips and the ability to capture life through a lens.  However,  I personally grow and I am blessed when these devices are not the #1 priority in my adventures.  A picture may be worth a thousand words but the sound of the voice of a friend, a spouse, a child, a loved one can never be recovered in a photo.

Treasure your relationships, not your possessions. Anthony D'Angelo