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Scenario

When documenting life replaces living it

My mother is dying and I keep taking photos of her instead of just being with her because I am terrified I will forget and also terrified I am missing the actual moments by documenting them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impulse to capture and preserve experience can become a barrier to actually experiencing what you fear losing.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Technology and human identity — who are we with our tools??”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.