Bird on top of a building in Salem Mass

Beautiful colors of the sunrise coming back from a workout

Our phones have made it incredibly easy to capture the moment. Whether it's something beautiful, inspiring, or even funny, we can now preserve these moments with a simple click. This is especially helpful on those hectic days when time seems to slip away. But once these moments are stored in your phone, what's the next step? How can you ensure they're not forgotten?

Imagine you have thousands of photos on your phone (I have 30,000) and something happens to you, and your loved ones have to go through your photos. Of course, I think they are going to take any photos they might not have already, but photos that might tell a story, that provide a little more insight into who you are as a person, the side you honor most. Wouldn't you want that to be seen?

These photos and the story around them can be as simple as a Facebook or Instagram post, a blog post, a weekly wrap-up, reels, or a small-size scrapbook. It is up to you and the type of creativity you enjoy. If you still need to do this, start today and gradually go back week after week until you are comfortable telling the story around your most treasured photos. I am sure you and your family will appreciate the effort when looking back.

A boy and his dog waiting for his Mom and Dad 

Feeling joy sitting in my kitchen on a sunny day doing art