"No malice toward anyone, past or present."
In pure jest.
This is certainly not a tirade against Selfie takers – I have taken a few selfies myself and quite enjoyed doing so – do it now and then and you are fine However, there should be a self imposed limit for every craze- let it not become an obsession .
Do you find yourself taking a selfie for every occasion—whether it's a casual day at home, a night out, or even a random moment of relaxation. Maybe your phone is bursting with dozens of selfie variations, each one with different angles, filters, and expressions. You might even travel just for the perfect selfie spot, seeking out picturesque locations for your next photo op. Perhaps, more tellingly, you spend a great deal of time adjusting your hair, lighting, and posing to perfect your selfie than enjoying the moment.
If you can relate to any of these signs, then there’s no denying it—you surely are a selfie addict- or in the process of becoming one beware!
What is it with this enduring craze called selfies?
Are we so lonely that we can’t find a neighbor, spouse, friend, or a passerby to click for us? Must we plaster social media with photos of us devouring a samosa, awkwardly perched in a car, or standing solo with the sea behind us? Honestly, who is clamoring to see these moments?
Then, there are the daredevils who risk life and limb for that epic selfie atop cliffs, skyscrapers, or while dangling precariously over crocodile pits. Social media is full of them . Is fame worth the paramedics shaking their heads at your folly?
Like it or lump it - the selfie has become an inescapable part of modern life, as unavoidable as Wi-Fi signals or the jingles of an ice cream truck on a summer day. Whether you’re in the middle of a bustling city square, praying in a cathedral, or trekking up a remote mountain trail, someone is bound to be striking a pose with a camera aimed at their own face. It’s as if the world itself has become one giant photo booth, with every moment treated as an opportunity to curate an online persona and become an influencer.
And let’s face it—some of these selfie antics are downright absurd. Who decided that squatting by a roadside trash can or posing next to a half-eaten burger was photo-worthy? Is capturing yourself mid-yawn, pretending to hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa or holding the moon in the palm of your hand, the pinnacle of human achievement?
It gets better (or worse): some even add dramatic captions like “Living my best life!” under a photo of themselves sitting on a hospital bed or “Unstoppable” while holding a soggy umbrella and getting soaked in the rain
What about "Can’t stop, won’t stop” while pretending to jump off a cliff!
Give the world a break – please!
And let’s remember: If you’re happy and you know it, enjoy the moment—not every joy needs to be immortalized.
Instead of obsessing over perfect angles, filters, or hashtags, why not just live in the moment?
Savor the laughter, the breeze, and the fleeting beauty of the present. Some of life’s best memories aren’t filtered or captioned—they're simply felt, lived, and cherished in the now.
No camera needed.
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