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On the Usefulness of Photography
- Record ordinary moments in themed journals.
- Keep a running list of all the moments you’ve been appreciated or the times you’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude for life, save these as emotional Tupperware for a tough day
- Cherish the history embedded in your unclosed browser tabs.
- Gather things you love in folk databases: spreadsheets, bulleted lists, a
Spencer Chang • Taking an Internet Walk
The suggestion is that taking a picture, especially when done thoughtfully, can enhance your experience by making you pause and reflect on the significance of what you are witnessing. In other words, the act of photography actually promotes ‘mindfulness’, as it prompts you to examine and appreciate the world in greater detail.
How photography demands your presence
It hardly matters what activities are photographed so long as photographs get taken and are cherished.