“You have spent 90% of your time with your children when they turn 18 years old”

The above fact was brought to me by Tim Denning article back in 2019.

This week, we showcased a project that I have been passionately working on since my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Though she is no longer with us, this project is dedicated to her memory. My initial goal was to create a tool that would enable her and my children to build cherished memories while they still held meaning for her. The realization of our limited time shifts one’s perspective significantly.

It’s important to recognize that the finite nature of time applies not just to those grappling with life-altering news, but to all of us. We each have a set amount of time on this earth, and it is up to us to decide how much we spend with our loved ones and close friends.

In today’s world, maintaining these connections can be challenging as families are often scattered across the globe. Furthermore, our society has come to regard busyness as a status symbol, an ironic twist. Compounding these challenges, we have multinational corporations whose business models undermine well-being, using science and technology to keep us increasingly distracted. As a result, we become so preoccupied that we lose sight of what truly matters — our loved ones and those we consider family.

This disconnection has led to a pervasive sense of loneliness in our modern society. Despite being more connected than ever through technology, many individuals still feel isolated and yearn for meaningful human connections.

While my initial objective was to strengthen the bond between my mother and my children, the project’s scope has since expanded. Our mission now is to help everyone get closer and stay closer in meaningful connections with those they consider family, regardless of distance or circumstance, and to combat the loneliness many people experience today.