From Your CRIT Counselor: Captured Moments

“Life is like a camera. Just focus on what is important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives. If things don’t work out, take another shot.” 

A picture is a moment in time that is captured. It brings back memories and allows us to relive certain life events. Some are taken without notice, and others are posed. When we pose for a picture, we usually try to give our best side, smile, and posture. What if we did that in life? What if we lived each moment as if it were going to be captured? Let us try to present our best selves at work, with our family, and with everyone we encounter. Let us behave as if we believe the moment will be captured forever. The reality is that our behavior is captured. What we do will be remembered by someone. Even if no one is watching, each decision we make comes together to construct our lives and our memories. 

Each day is a new opportunity to show off our best selves. It is an opportunity to “take another shot.” There will always be someone who will remember how you spoke to them, how you treated them and how you made them feel. How do you want to be remembered? What “captured” moments will you leave behind?