It's A Wonderful Feelin', Feel the Love in The Room From The Floor to the Ceilin'

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The simple answer? With those you love most. Family, friends, pets... making the best of your time together.

The long answer? With family, friends, and pets.. but without being on your phone the whole time. Being present to people can sometimes be the best present. 

We live in a world that is so absorbed with posting the moment something happens, and often end up scrolling afterwards. Why? Well, because we are now so focused on what everyone else is doing that we neglect our own accomplishments. 

The world we live in is so focused on sharing things IMMEDIATELY, that we forget to be present and actually enjoy what’s happening around us.

I will be the first person to admit that I find myself aimlessly scrolling when I’m bored. That I’m not totally present with the people I’m spending time with. There’s nothing worse than spending time with family and friends and your phone is in your face. It’s just rude. 

My recommendation this holiday season would be to  BE PRESENT. There’s nothing wrong with taking pictures, but spending time with those who matter most to us is more important. It will most likely be a much more memorable holiday for you and your people. 

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