Being present should not be complicated

I was on vacation with family and friends. There were evenings when we were just sitting outside, talking, and enjoying the weather and atmosphere. There were no smartphones within reach. In my mind, these were the moments I would think back to. Through social media and countless videos I consumed on digital minimalism, meditation, and living a good life, I was led to believe that I should enjoy these moments by being present. This is obvious. I should be right there, being attentive, experiencing the best episodes life has to offer, not being somewhere else with my thoughts. The actual experience I was leaning back in my chair, realizing that this was such a moment. Following this realization, many other thoughts crossed my mind: This will pass. I want to capture it. I want to live it fully. Will this eventually be the last occasion when we all sit together in such a good mood? I want to be present, observing every detail. I was almost sad that it would be over soon. Like a bystander…

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