The Luxury of Paying Attention

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

My camera.

Not because it’s expensive. Not because it’s the latest model. And certainly not because it makes me look like a photographer.

It’s a luxury because it helps me see.

A camera slows me down. It makes me notice the details most people walk past—the play of light on a wall, a fleeting expression, a quiet moment that would otherwise disappear forever.

The older I get, the more I realise that memories fade, but photographs have a remarkable way of bringing them back to life. They remind us not just what we saw, but how we felt.

So if I had to choose one luxury, it wouldn’t be a watch, a car, or a gadget.

It would be my camera.

Because it doesn’t just capture moments—it helps me appreciate them while I’m living them.

Stay safe

Bc 

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About Bob W Christian

Bob W Christian has been writing poetry for more than 20 years. He started as a way to help to process his thoughts and emotions as an autistic man, and to address the impact of CPTSD. As he wrote, and slowly gained the confidence to share his poems, he was given incredibly positive feedback, which spurred him to write more. During that time, he has written six books, and had numerous guest publications in books and magazines around the world. His work has earned several accolades recently, including recognition in the Dark Poet’s Club 2025 competition. Alongside poetry, Bob enjoys photographing nature and birds, and is often praised for his keen eye behind the lens. A husband, father and grandfather, he regularly shares his observations, reflections and creative work through his personal blog, The Ramblings of Bob Christian.

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