Life Through the Lens

6th October 2015

I know in the past I have commented on the importance of living in “the now”, and I believe that even more strongly the more I hear and see the way people (particularly younger people) behave nowadays.

What I mean by this is the constant need for people to be checking up on what other friends or even acquaintances are doing, rather than concentrating on their own lives and happiness. Social media can of course be a force for good, and gives many people a lot of pleasure, but I often wonder, having recently spent a few days in Norfolk with my daughter and some of her friends, whether they actually notice what is going on around them, and enjoy all the good things they have and do. As a result they also spend huge amounts of time taking photos of themselves to prove to others that they are happy and having even more fun than any one else.

This desperate need for acceptance worries me, and seems to become almost an obsession for many. Various artistes have also expressed a concern about this when fans turn up to their play or concert and film it all rather than actually watch it and experience it (presumably to send to others at a later date).

This takes me on to a phrase which again I have used before, “Why should I care what other people think of me?” If I am genuinely happy and content with myself, I don’t need to tell others, and people inherently know anyway.

Taking this to a business level, stop worrying about what others think, and start living your life for you. Set your goals, set a path to achieve these goals, and make sure you enjoy the journey.

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