Awww thanks for sharing this Lex. Rather than a just do it approach and cut it out completely, I think I've let it slip away more gently and organically. Today is my birthday btw and I can see some people on social have sent me love and birthday wishes and that's lovely but... Right now I'm off to have a lovely soak after spending a very hectic day with my 2yo and eating some gf cake in front of YouTube for kids with her and hubby.
I come from a culture where you have photo shoots every birthday and look super glamorous and then share that on social media with something along the lines of being grateful and how good God is etc but today is like every other day with something a little extra thrown in and I'm grateful for the moments that I can't buy back.
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 💫🖤🪄 Sending you so much love and magic, Florence!
I love this share and perspective and totalllly agree with you. The happy birthday wishes from people on social are nice and all, but I also know that it can be kinda like a candy sugar high—it tastes good in the moment and is fun to experience...and yet the sustenance is in the mundane magic, soul connections, and allll that jazz.
As I feel into the social media thing more and more I've noticed that as I'm bringing more conscious awareness to it, I'm pausing myself when I notice an automatic finger tap into an app. I'm getting curious about what a more aligned way to spend my time in that moment is. Etc. So far I can already notice a shift, so we'll see where it takes me!! Love that you've been able to just let it slip away more gently and organically. Here for that!
Awww thanks for sharing this Lex. Rather than a just do it approach and cut it out completely, I think I've let it slip away more gently and organically. Today is my birthday btw and I can see some people on social have sent me love and birthday wishes and that's lovely but... Right now I'm off to have a lovely soak after spending a very hectic day with my 2yo and eating some gf cake in front of YouTube for kids with her and hubby.
I come from a culture where you have photo shoots every birthday and look super glamorous and then share that on social media with something along the lines of being grateful and how good God is etc but today is like every other day with something a little extra thrown in and I'm grateful for the moments that I can't buy back.
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 💫🖤🪄 Sending you so much love and magic, Florence!
I love this share and perspective and totalllly agree with you. The happy birthday wishes from people on social are nice and all, but I also know that it can be kinda like a candy sugar high—it tastes good in the moment and is fun to experience...and yet the sustenance is in the mundane magic, soul connections, and allll that jazz.
As I feel into the social media thing more and more I've noticed that as I'm bringing more conscious awareness to it, I'm pausing myself when I notice an automatic finger tap into an app. I'm getting curious about what a more aligned way to spend my time in that moment is. Etc. So far I can already notice a shift, so we'll see where it takes me!! Love that you've been able to just let it slip away more gently and organically. Here for that!
More please Lex! Your words are so comforting to hear and be witness to. Xxx