Presence Isn't Enough

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Recently, while visiting Belize a group of us went out to one of the cayes. We did some snorkeling, saw some incredible fish, and spent the afternoon on the beach with cold beers and BBQ. I was trying to be present in the moment. I don’t believe I pulled out my phone the whole day.

But here’s the thing, after this enjoyable day, I couldn’t easily describe it to someone. Not in any way that would help someone understand what it was actually like to be there. I can give you the itinerary, boat ride, snorkeling, beach, beers, but that’s a skeleton. There’s no flesh on it. No color of the water, no weight of the heat, no detail that would make you feel like you were there. The experience passed through me and left almost nothing I can return to.

Pan-American on Mark Groves

Presence Isn't Enough