As I was reading through this I thought of why I decide to post my content and just use words. I don't want to expose too much of myself and the life I have, which is why the only content I write and share is words on a page. I was glad to read that you also mentioned this in your article. Really interesting read!
What starts off as something we do for ourselves - take writing - can quickly transform into something you do for other people because you're too focused on appeasing the algorithm and getting more eyeballs on your content.
I guess it's a fine line, and a decision you must make if you're running a business or writing for enjoyment (as I do).
Thanks for your insights, really enjoy reading your work. God bless you!
I can’t help but think how you said one day a week without screens is extremely healthy for the soul and remember that people back then did not had to worry about any of this. Reminds me of a post I saw recently on substack saying that most “productivity trends” we have nowadays like waking up before 6am and reading books and taking a walk without your cellphone was just the average Tuesday back then. As a gen z I just think about the damage wasting so much of my life away with my phone did to me, said that the past is the past and its gone and I am glad that I try to use internet and my phone to learn and improve instead of scrolling endlessly anymore but it’s still challenging. Nothing to do but continue and get better though, I loved the article!
That's a great point. The average lifestyle used to be much healthier in general back then. I think awareness is the first step to improve our social media habits followed by a firm commitment to slowly detach from them. Restricting the apps more and more, deleting what you don't use, etc. Thanks for reading and for the kind words! God bless you
Love this perspective. You hit the nail on the head about external validation distorting our focus. It's so important to remember that distinction, truely insightful.
I had to take a crime report for stalking for one of those girls. They go online with Christianity as their authorty, but they use Botox to go viral. This is NOT the way.
As I was reading through this I thought of why I decide to post my content and just use words. I don't want to expose too much of myself and the life I have, which is why the only content I write and share is words on a page. I was glad to read that you also mentioned this in your article. Really interesting read!
What starts off as something we do for ourselves - take writing - can quickly transform into something you do for other people because you're too focused on appeasing the algorithm and getting more eyeballs on your content.
I guess it's a fine line, and a decision you must make if you're running a business or writing for enjoyment (as I do).
Thanks for your insights, really enjoy reading your work. God bless you!
I can’t help but think how you said one day a week without screens is extremely healthy for the soul and remember that people back then did not had to worry about any of this. Reminds me of a post I saw recently on substack saying that most “productivity trends” we have nowadays like waking up before 6am and reading books and taking a walk without your cellphone was just the average Tuesday back then. As a gen z I just think about the damage wasting so much of my life away with my phone did to me, said that the past is the past and its gone and I am glad that I try to use internet and my phone to learn and improve instead of scrolling endlessly anymore but it’s still challenging. Nothing to do but continue and get better though, I loved the article!
That's a great point. The average lifestyle used to be much healthier in general back then. I think awareness is the first step to improve our social media habits followed by a firm commitment to slowly detach from them. Restricting the apps more and more, deleting what you don't use, etc. Thanks for reading and for the kind words! God bless you
Love this perspective. You hit the nail on the head about external validation distorting our focus. It's so important to remember that distinction, truely insightful.
Glad you agree, thank you very much for reading! God bless you
I cannot but agree , sometimes people go overboard and has led to disaster .. see below link
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/tragic-selfie-attempt-with-elephant-ends-in-death-man-trampled-by-aggressive-tusker/articleshow/114559069.cms
Absolutely insane. It's a bigger problem than we think
Just liked it! Dont be too hard on yourself for enjoying this small dopamine hit! ;)
Haha appreciate that, and I will! God bless you friend
Amazing! Thank you and God bless you and your fiancé!
Glad you liked it and thank you for the kind words Giulia! God bless you too
That was powerful and so true.
Glad you liked it brother, thanks for reading!
Amen. Deep stuff right there. Hit me in the breastplate!!
I had to take a crime report for stalking for one of those girls. They go online with Christianity as their authorty, but they use Botox to go viral. This is NOT the way.
Amen brother. Well said.
Humility, not worth, is the virtue worth wrestling with here.