Great post. The thing about social media is simple: who is there, that is not trying to sell you something? And so, if that's why they're there, what is their spine truly shaped of?
Another great one. I've been thinking a lot about social media breaks too. I just finished reading Candy House by Jennifer Egan and this quote really stuck with me:
the need for personal glory is like cigarette addiction: a habit that feels life-sustaining even as it kills you. (210)
Made me think a lot about the ways in which validation seeking on social can be insidious. Always appreciate your thoughtfulness.
“Instead of dreading my Internet connection, my phone, once a compulsive mosquito bite, became a tool for intentional living. I replaced mindless scrolling to escape boredom with direct texts to friends to set up chats for a deeper connection. Instead of seeking out tweets for writing inspiration, I took walks in nature without my phone. I sent more meaningful voice notes to loved ones in faraway timezones or thought-out emails to friends with what was on my mind. The itch of social media transformed into a scar that no longer bled but spoke of newfound peace.”
Great post. The thing about social media is simple: who is there, that is not trying to sell you something? And so, if that's why they're there, what is their spine truly shaped of?
Wow, loved this Jen. Such an important message. Struggle to manage my relationship with social media.
Amazing work :)
Another great one. I've been thinking a lot about social media breaks too. I just finished reading Candy House by Jennifer Egan and this quote really stuck with me:
the need for personal glory is like cigarette addiction: a habit that feels life-sustaining even as it kills you. (210)
Made me think a lot about the ways in which validation seeking on social can be insidious. Always appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Thanks for sharing!!
All of this was fabulous Jen, especially this:
“Instead of dreading my Internet connection, my phone, once a compulsive mosquito bite, became a tool for intentional living. I replaced mindless scrolling to escape boredom with direct texts to friends to set up chats for a deeper connection. Instead of seeking out tweets for writing inspiration, I took walks in nature without my phone. I sent more meaningful voice notes to loved ones in faraway timezones or thought-out emails to friends with what was on my mind. The itch of social media transformed into a scar that no longer bled but spoke of newfound peace.”
Thank you for the perspective and inspiration.