A Letter to "The Flash" Producers

To whom it may concern,

I have enjoyed the work that you have put into bringing the DC comic book heroes to the television screen.  I especially like what you have done with the series, "The Flash."  I am not sure who is in charge when it comes to producing and writing, but my purpose in addressing you is to share some thoughts that might influence the production of The Flash in a positive way.

I have loved seeing a super hero show that demonstrates a lot of positive characteristics in the protagonist.  Barry Allen seems like a normal kid just trying to make a difference with the gifts that he has been given.  It is great to see that a show can be a positive source of entertainment without having to bring in some of the sleaze that many others do.  I hope to see this show continue to progress without having to add sexual content to appease the male (and maybe female) audience.  This ruins the image of a “hero” and a “super” hero at that, in my book.  Why do so many shows have to add to the rest of the garbage that we see on TV by sending the message to kids to go out and have sex with anyone at anytime?  This is sending the message that you can go have sex without any consequences.  Superheroes should be above this.  Is this really the type of message we should be promoting?  There was a brief episode where Barry got a little frisky with Linda, if I remember correct, and I hope you do not continue to write and produce scenes that express this kind of sexual innuendo.

According to research and the Cultivation Theory, media can influence our attitudes and beliefs towards certain topics.  Superhero shows are becoming increasingly popular and can have a huge impact on people’s attitudes and behaviors.  I hope you can take this in consideration by not allowing The Flash to drop below the moral standards that it has been and continue in the nonsexual direction it has been thus far.  Don't eradicate the potential of "The Flash".

Sincerely, 

Chad Johnson, concerned fan

Why Our Baby is Modest

Alright, I know I may get some flak about this one... but I'm not going to be "modest" about it

MODESTY

... I feel this topic gets thrown out there every once in awhile on social media.  It seems to be a controversial issue at times even at BYU.

Specifically though, lately my wife and I have been talking about our daughter, Charlotte, and the importance of her learning to be modest (she is currently 18 months).  We have decided to dress her modestly since she was born.  The other day, my wife asked me if one of the outfits that Charlotte  had on was modest.  I said, "Well the sleeves are too short... but I guess that's okay..." then I caught myself... and my wife did as well and said:

"Why is it okay for a baby to be immodest?"

Now I know occasionally for babies you have to strip 'em down while they eat their spaghettiO's so it doesn't get all over their clothes... but why is it okay for their normal outfits to be immodest?  Why is it okay for a little girl to wear a bikini when she is 6 but not 16?  (And I don't think the Lord's commandment of modesty is restricted to anatomical differences with age.)

Now maybe it's just me... and my wife for that matter... but we have personally decided to help our little girl learn to be modest from day 1.  We even just bought Charlotte an Easter dress... with no sleeves, so we bough a jacket to go with it.


THOUGH... I feel like this is not just an issue for babies and the decisions of the parents... I see this at BYU as well.  Which still doesn't make any sense to me.  This is the whole leggings-yoga pants-type deal that people are bloggin' about.

For me though, if someone said, "Hey Chad, I don't feel like what you wear is modest..." I would say, "GREAT! Thank you!"  I mean, who am I to draw attention to myself for what I am wearing?

LDS.org says concerning modesty:

"Modesty is an attitude of propriety and decency in dress, grooming, language, and behavior. If we are modest, we do not draw undue attention to ourselves. Instead, we seek to “glorify God in [our] body, and in [our] spirit”

Well some people would say, "I can wear what I want" or "People should just not look" or the classic line about the whole leggings controversy at BYU is, "Well guys should just learn to control their thoughts."

All I have to say is who are we to match our wisdom with that of God's?  If it is even questionable should we really be living on the edge of the cliff to begin with?  Come on people!

We should really be thinking:

“Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord's presence?”

Thank you to my wife and all the other modest women out there.

"What shall a man (or woman) give in exchange for his (or her) soul?  Are you exchanging the Lord's thoughts on modesty for your own?

What Matters Most?

What matters most in your life? How much time and attention do you give to those things?

Life is full of schedules and planning and work and school and birthday parties and dance parties and jungle gyms and...

You get the point. So many things compete for our attention... And unfortunately the Lord and our families can take the back burner if we are not careful. This video helps me keep those things in perspective:

"We should not need a hurricane or other crisis to remind us of what matters most. The gospel and the Lord’s plan of happiness and salvation should remind us. What matters most is what lasts longest, and our families are for eternity." - Elder M. Russell Ballard

I love the Lord. I love my family. And I'm glad that even in the hectic moments of keeping up with the daily grind, I can enjoy moments like this:

Busy: The Drug

So I am currently taking the Seminary Teaching class here at BYU.  It has been a stressful but awesome experience to say the least.  Lately, I have been absorbing a plethora of media in the form of scriptures, quotes, music, and movies.  I have also noticed that I remember and understand that media 5x more because I am teaching it.

One particular principle that has especially struck me lately is one about the importance of being an example to those around us.

"Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations" - Doctrine and Covenants 115:5

I'm trying to be better at this one.  I think we can get so caught up in the busyness of our lives that we forget about the world around us.  Sometimes we don't realize that we aren't the only person that has a busy life... we aren't necessarily busier than everyone else... and what we are busy doing isn't more important than what everyone else is busy doing.  So let's slow down... stop speeding down the road to get to your destination and forget about everyone else around you.

Don't become so encompassed in getting from point A to point B that we don't enjoy the journey.

Don't become so busy trying to make a living, that you forget to make a life.

Smile!

I loved our class the other day on home videos.  I often hear a lot of negative things about the media, but there are many positive aspects as well... such as making home videos.  It is amazing that the quality of video I can make with just my phone is already 10x better than what I had as a child.

Which is great... because I can't stop watching this home video my daughter, Charlotte.

“And [Jesus] took a child … in his arms [and] said …

“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth … him that sent me.” - Mark 9:36-37

Why Are We Gloomy?

So to make this short and sweet... To make an honest confession... I realize I can get very distracted and waste a lot of time doing meaningless and unproductive things.  The use of media is just one example.  More importantly though, I know that I cannot look back on the past but only look forward with hope.  The Atonement makes it possible to change even our most carnal and natural man desires.  God wants us to come to His Son and look upon him with joy, for he can heal us and empower us.  We can experience a complete change from our imperfect selves and reach out potential of our eternal selves.  But only through the Atonement of Christ.

This quote came to my mind this week, and I'm grateful for positive aspects of the internet where I could quickly get access to it:

"If we remain gloomy after what he did for us, it is because we do not accept what he did for us. If we suffer, we deserve to suffer because there is no need for it if we only believe in him." - Hugh Nibley

It may be a little bold, but sometimes we need to open our hearts to fully accept what we need to learn from our Heavenly Father.  I know I needed to this week.

Big Hero 6: A Gospel Perspective

Big Hero 6.  What a great movie.  If you haven't seen it, I strongly suggest you rearrange some things in your life to make room for this one.  Maybe it's because I just got off work from teaching missionaries... or maybe it's just because the gospel of Jesus Christ is my life and purpose, but I feel this movie strengthened my testimony of Jesus Christ.

Think about this... Baymax' soul purpose was to help others even to the point of sacrificing himself.  What really got me was this quote:

"You are my patient.  Your health is my only concern."

I can imagine our Savior, Jesus Christ, saying those words... feeling those emotions... while he suffered for each and every one of us.

And... let us not forget Baymax' last words to his good friend Hiro:

"I will always be with you."

Let us not forget what is truly important in our lives.  I feel that good, enriching media will bring that to light.  To me, that light is Jesus Christ and His gospel.  He gave everything for me and you, so that we can be changed and return to our Father in Heaven.

Not all media can do this... some media may put us on the fence, a battlefield if you will, of what will bring good into our lives vs. what will not.

"Each of us has his or her own battlefield. The tactics which the enemy will use against us will vary from time to time. He will seek to exploit our weak spots, so we must be alert to the devil’s devious designs—the subtle sins and clever compromises as well as the obvious offenses . . . Some of the greatest battles we will face will be fought within the silent chambers of our own souls." - Ezra Taft Benson

How will be the result of your battle?

The Power to Overcome Life's Challenges

Next month, on April 18th, I will have taught at the MTC for 3 years.  Every time I get a new group, it never ceases to amaze me the kinds of struggles that these young 18, 19, 20+ year old missionaries have gone through.  One missionary I am currently teaching said that his mom passed away 8 months ago.  Another missionary I have had said he had 3 major near death experiences where he thought he wouldn't live.  Others have felt the weight of mistakes and sin keep hold them down.... death... sickness... struggling families of alcoholics, abuse, and sickness.

I thought of this quote by President Henry B. Eyring:

"Many of you are now passing through physical, mental, and emotional trials that could cause you to cry out as did one great and faithful servant of God I knew well. His nurse heard him exclaim from his bed of pain, 'When I have tried all my life to be good, why has this happened to me?'”

I think of all of the missionaries I have taught...
Instead of giving up... they decided to give.
They chose to serve God and help others that may feel the burden of their trials.

"If the foundation of faith is not embedded in our hearts, the power to endure will crumble." - President Henry B. Eyring

Let us have more faith... not in ourselves... but in our Savior Jesus Christ.  That is where the power to overcome life's challenges lie.

Compassion is Contagious

One of my favorite shows lately is BRAIN GAMES.  On a scale from 1 to 10, it is pretty legit!  Literally, my brain explodes every time I watch this show.  One of my favorite episodes is the one on Compassion.  From my personal beliefs, I know it is important to not be self absorbed in our own selfish desires.  We need to seek to help others around us.

Did you know though... that COMPASSION is CONTAGIOUS?!  I mean there's even science to back this up.  If YOU choose to be compassionate just ONE person, you can make a HUGE difference! Check out this video below:

"Compassion means to feel love and mercy toward another person. It means to have sympathy and desire to relieve the suffering of others. It means to show kindness and tenderness toward another. The Savior has asked us to do the things which He has done, to bear one another’s burdens, to comfort those who need comfort, to mourn with those who mourn, to feed the hungry, visit the sick, to succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and to ‘teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom’ [D&C 88:77].” - Barbara Thompson

CHOOSE TO BE COMPASSIONATE, CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

Define "Appropriate"

So I find it funny what people define as "appropriate".  Movies and Video Games have a rating system that say what is "appropriate" for different ages... but who gets to decide that?

The other day, a friend on facebook posted a video of him DJing a church dance.  His video posed the question, "Do you feel this song is appropriate?"... "Well 299 youth didn't think so".  Apparently, a couple of the youth at this dance didn't think the song was appropriate.

The song was "Turn Down For What"...

So... I guess what they defined as "appropriate" is "if the youth like it, then it's ok."... ya... I don't think so.

For those few that stood alone in saying it was NOT appropriate... I say good job!

According to the church handbook, the song they used is NOT appropriate from the lyrics alone.

https://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/activities/13.6.8?lang=eng#136

Let us not be afraid to "stand alone" with what we know to be "appropriate" even if no one else is doing it.

What do you think is "appropriate"?

It is Never Too Late

"It is Never Too Late" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

I'm going to keep this was short and sweet... I love to hear Elder Holland speak.  He is bold, yet loving... and I always feel motivated to do a little more and be a little better after hearing him.  I love this part of a talk he gave a few years ago.  We must NEVER give up.  It is NEVER too late to change and put our mistakes behind us.  

You are more than your mistakes.

"It's Just a Game": Video Game Addicts

Is this you?  Someone you know?

So... I went to the Video Game Symposium at BYU yesterday.  I was able to hear a great presentation from Dr. Sarah Coyne on the negative influence that violent video games can have on us.  Her research showed that playing violent video games was related to higher amounts of physical aggression in Emerging Adults.

In this room full of many "Gamers" I might add, it would seem that a handful of them blew this off and didn't think it was an issue.

I, first hand, have seen this.  My brother and I used to play a ton of video games when I was in Jr. High... a lot more than we should have.  Many times we would get in fights while playing these games... then, my brother went on his mission and the last thing he "jokingly" said was, "Well... um... don't go to crazy with the new Nintendo system that comes out".  The last thing I hear from my brother were those lines... ya... I completely stopped playing video games after that.  

It bothers me when people ignore the research and feel it doesn't apply to them.
Well... with a room full of BYU and LDS students, I decided to see what the Prophets and Apostles of today had to say...

Elder M. Russell Ballard explained: “One of the ways Satan … weakens your spiritual strength is by encouraging you to spend large blocks of your time doing things that matter very little. I speak of such things as . . . playing video games night in and night out.”

"For some, they can become addictive, leading to lost spirituality, lost opportunities, and lost relationships."
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/08/just-a-game?lang=eng

The people that have the problem are usually those that feel there is NOT a problem...

Example - I talked to a couple people at school about this, they said that last year Dr. Brad Bushman came to BYU.  He had done similar studies on the negative impact of violent media... He said that a lot of people said violent media was not a problem because "they hadn't killed anyone"...

Might I add... this researcher had received death threats from several people because of his research.  
(Kind of ironic don't ya think?)

Elder Ballard further stated, "Others resist the idea that their online gaming is a problem, insisting that they are only relaxing, or that since they play with other people, it’s a social activity. Still others argue that since it’s a game, it cannot be addictive."

Here are some of the problems though:
"News reports include stories of broken marriages, lost employment, failed health, even children removed from parents because of criminal neglect caused by the parents’ excessive online gaming. ¹ We personally know of young men who have forfeited mission opportunities because, they say, their online gaming group needs them, and they simply cannot be gone for two years."

 “Virtual reality must not become [our] reality.”

Elder Bednar - "Things as They Really Are"

What do you think?  Can video games become an addiction?  Do you think violent video games can influence people to be more physically aggressive?

Christ: The Perfect Teacher

So I overheard a girl at BYU talking to her friends about her new calling as a Gospel Principles Teacher in church... not that I was meaning to eavesdrop or anything... but it caught my attention when she said, "I don't know how I can just talk about gospel principles for an hour...".  Her friend said, "Well just ask a lot of questions and hope people talk."

I thought to myself, "How often do I just talk AT others when I teach?  Do I help others to become AGENTS to ACT, or are they acted upon by my words?"

I think the simple phrase WWJD is sometimes overlooked when we look at TEACHING.

Often, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we grow up learning WHAT Christ taught, but not as often do we reflect on HOW he taught.  If we could understand that, we would have more converted youth and adults from the impact of parents, Sunday school teachers, YM/YW leaders, etc.


So... I decided to look at different Mediums that could help me understand "How was Jesus Christ the Master Teacher?"

“In the home, the school, or the house of God, there is one teacher whose life overshadows all others. He taught of life and death, of duty and destiny. He lived not to be served, but to serve; not to receive, but to give; not to save his life, but to sacrifice it for others. He described a love more beautiful than lust, a poverty richer than treasure. It was said of this teacher that he taught with authority and not as did the scribes. I speak of the Master Teacher, even Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. When dedicated teachers respond to his gentle invitation, ‘Come learn of me,’ they learn, but they also become partakers of his divine power.”

—President Thomas S. Monson

“A gospel teacher will never be satisfied with just delivering a message or preaching a sermon. A superior gospel teacher wants to assist in the Lord’s work to bring eternal life to His children” - Elder Dallin H. Oaks

On LDS.org, PREACH is defined as "To give a message that provides a better understanding of a gospel principle or doctrine."  We cannot just teach but we must PREACH in this way, that it may lead others to live the Doctrine of Christ and CHANGE.  

A Great Gospel Teacher is more than a dispenser of information.  They are their to invite and help others to come unto Christ.

When it comes to TEACHING, let us all try to talk less, and help others EXPERIENCE more.

Marriage and the Media

Well... with it being Valentine's Day and all next week... I feel it is only fair that I write about how media has influenced my marriage.

I love my wife!  She has been my best friend for coming up on 8 years now!  She is so selfless, kind, beautiful, and loving... and this Valentine's Day marks 2 1/2 years being married too!

We were married on August 14, 2012.  It is great to look back on photos and videos to remind us of that day.  Now, not as many people get wedding videos these days... they can be expensive.  We got a deal because I used to work for a wedding video company before my mission.  Though... even if you do have a wedding video, it seems like you watch it a couple times, maybe at your anniversary, and then put it with the rest of your DVD's.  Well... I love watching ours... it reminds me of the wonderful day that we started off our journey together... as well as a continual reminder of the covenant or promise we made with our Heavenly Father.

Now let me just say, marriage isn't like all the fairy tales... it is hard... but it is also real love, unlike what we see in the movies.  I have grown so much through my marriage and continue to learn from the great example of my wife.  I love to read articles and watch Mormon Messages that help me to be not only a better Father but also, a better Husband.

This quote is one of my favorites:

"If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don’t expose it to the elements. You don’t make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, you lovingly polish it until it gleams like new. It becomes special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by." - Elder F. Burton Howard

The world's mentality can be very selfish... "If you don't like your marriage, then you can always find someone else".  Marriage is meant to last forever... but to make it last forever both must be willing to learn, grow, and be refined into the people that God intends us to become...

These 2 videos remind me of how true CHARITY can guide us... change us... and transform us... through the Atonement of Christ.

"Expressions of Love"

"Enduring Love"

This one... gets me every time... this is what TRUE LOVE looks like.

Our Daddy Daughter Relationship

So... I have to say... I love my daughter, Charlotte!!  She is the greatest little addition to our family.  She is always smiling and laughing (most of the time)... and crawling all over our little apartment.  She definitely has a special spirit that she bring to our home that I am especially grateful for!

I have realized lately that seeing "father's" in media has had a different influence on me since I became a dad.

I really believe in what President Boyd K. Packer said that 

“MUCH OF WHAT I KNOW THAT REALLY MATTERS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BEING A FATHER.”

School... work... stresses of the daily grind... but when all is said and done, I come home to my FAMILY.  Good, powerful media helps me put those things into perspective.  Here are a few of my favorites:

One day... this will be me and Charlotte...

Ya... this one too... Daddy Daughter Dates...

"When a man becomes a father for the first time, his heart expands in unanticipated ways. He appreciates and understands his own father like never before. He also gets a small glimpse at the infinite and complete love that Heavenly Father has for each of His children."

The Sabbath: What is Holy?

My intent in writing this is to be as Alma, who said "use boldness; but not overbearance."  I hope to uplift rather than offend.

For those reading this that believe in the importance of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy, what does this mean when it comes to our use of media?  Do you watch TV/movies?  Why or why not? These hypothetical questions I pose not to condone any one behavior, but I think it's important to understand the doctrine that SHOULD guide our actions.

Doctrine and Covenanats 59:9 - "And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day"

Is our use of media helping use to become  more unspotted from the world than we are the rest of the week?

Preach My Gospel - "When a community or nation grows careless in its Sabbath activities, its religious life decays and all aspects of life are negatively affected. The blessings associated with keeping the Sabbath day holy are lost. We should refrain from shopping on the Sabbath and participating in other commercial and sporting activities that now commonly desecrate the Sabbath.

We often gather together with family on Sunday... but are we really spending time together?  And... is this time bringing us closer to Christ?  Or are we too busy checking our social media, "posting" and "tweeting" about our wonderful family activities... when in reality we weren't really "there" to begin with... we were too busy on our phones or watching the "big game" on TV?  Do we take the time to ponder even outside of church, or does the Spirit often lose the competition to our TV, phones, and other technology?

The Sabbath does not end because we are on vacation, the Super Bowl is on, or our friends invite us to the movies.

Whether we use media on the Sabbath or not, we should be sure to remember our promise to...

Do I "LIKE" the scriptures?

So in my latest scripture studies and Facebook gallivanting, I have come to notice an interesting observation about the media... people seem to "Like" babies more than they "Like" the scriptures.  I can understand why 40+ people can "Like" a picture of my daughter, I mean she is pretty darn cute...

But, I am more surprised that an inspirational scripture does not hold the same weight with maybe 12 "Likes" on average on my profile.  Now, this isn't a popularity contest of seeking out "Likes" but it got me thinking on what media grabs people's attention.  I'm sure there's more science to it, or maybe I'm thinking about it too much, but it gets me thinking, "How often do I see a long 'scriptural post' and I skip over it because maybe I'm too lazy to read it?"

I hope to not only #sharegoodness by posting cute pictures of my daughter, Charlotte, but to #sharegoodness by sharing quotes, scriptures, videos, that seek to build the Kingdom of God.

Do we "Like" the scriptures?  I hope so... and I hope we can be like King Benjamin in our efforts.

He may have used actual words rather than "posts" or "tweets" about the good word, but he knows the fruits of our efforts can bring the Spirit and yield amazing results with God's children:

"we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts . . . "

Is it Kosher? Well "dill" with it

Well it's about time I throw it down on some of the media that's out there that isn't... well... kosher...

and I always think of pickles when I hear the word kosher... so here's some pickles for all you pickle fans... and if you aren't a pickle fan... well just "dill" with it...

Anyway, I recently heard a song in one of my classes here at BYU... it was pretty messed up... not the whole sex, drugs, and alcohol type lyrics we usually hear today... this was from the 70's.

"It's Sad to Belong" - England Dan & John Ford Coley

I almost put a link to the song... but I felt some people may end up punching their TV and/or computer screens... we wouldn't want that to happen.

The sad part about this song isn't that it is called "It's Sad to Belong"... that 's a dead give away... the sad part is that the world thinks like this... relationships filled with selfishness and the whole "what's in it for me" mentality.  The lyrics say, "It's sad to belong to someone else when the right one comes along" meaning that people are "stuck" in their relationships wishing they could get out and be with someone else.  So what are you suggesting Mr. England Dan and John Ford Coley?... Go out and cheat on your spouse?  Ya... that's pretty messed up.  Media may not be "kosher"... and I don't think we should just "dill" with it.

Pure Media

I have come to realize that my blogs thus far have all been on POSITIVE media exposure...
Well... this one will pull out all the stops and bring in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The core of who I am and what I believe.

I was reading an article in "The Ensign" magazine by a guy who I cannot even begin to pronounce his name... but I loved this quote he share regarding Sacrament Meeting:

"Sacrament meeting means everything to me. For me it is the hour of infinite salvation. It has become a sacred time in which I remember and commit in prayer and in spirit to honor my covenants and to follow the perfect example of my Savior."

https://www.lds.org/liahona/2015/01/an-hour-to-watch-with-him?cid=HPTH011515626&lang=eng

This is the type of pure media that really helps me to think and feel in a more positive way.  I have been thinking a lot this week on how to make my experience in Sacrament meeting more meaningful...
Easier said than done when you have a 16-month old who is hungry and ready for a nap.  12 - 3 church used to be the best... you could sleep in, and you were more alert in church.  This is NOT the case when your baby's nap time is usually at 11:30.  Needless to say, I want the hour of Sacrament meeting to be "the hour of infinite salvation."  I'm grateful for this article that reminded me of that.  The Lord will enable us to overcome our imperfections.  He can heal us and change us.

Validation

If you haven't seen this video, you are missing out.  Often we see different media floating around through facebook... which in a sense is like inception or mediaception... it is media within the media.  We sometimes will waste our time with countless cat memes, sports videos, or even random blogs with catchy titles and phrases such as "what they do next will shock you" or "why my marriage was not the best thing for me."



Well, I'm not going to jazz up my title or give you a clever meme; instead, watch this video.  It is longer, about 16 min., so it wouldn't surprise me in the least if you don't watch it.  As for me, I saw this today in one of my classes and thought, "What a powerful message... we get out of the world what we put into it..."



Let us be like this cool guy and spread some "Validation."

To Bring About Good

Charlotte from Chad Johnson on Vimeo.

So I made this video back in September for my daughter's 1st birthday.  She is pretty darn cute!  Gets it from my wife.

Video and other media can really be a powerful way of remembering those important moments in life.

I mean... where would we be without the video of man landing on the moon... or 9/11... or Mormon Messages?
I don't know exactly, but I know without this video of my daughter I wouldn't be able to put all of those memories into one place.  Media should bring about good... make us laugh... make us smile... make us think...

My daughter does that for me.  And this video reminds me of what is truly important in life.  Or really, WHO is important.