Nowadays, anyone can easily see and hear about the beauty and joy of the world, at any time.
The possibilities of using social media are immeasurable: the joy of sharing, the exhilaration of new discoveries, and the ability to make new connections.
However, many people are feeling fatigued by social media.
Some people "like" posts just because they're following others, even though they're not particularly interested, or comment just to boost their own impressions, rather than because they want to.
Some people have mistaken a tool that should be a fun way to post, view, and listen to content, forcing them to feel like they have to make themselves look better and post things that look good.
Conversely, some people feel inferior when they see beautifully dressed up posts.
Instead of using social media because you want to, you might think, "I want to become more influential so that people respond to my posts," or "I want to appear to be living a better life," and you might become so focused on how you compare to others that you end up exhausted before you know it.
If you get the distance you need from social media, which has limitless possibilities, you'll become increasingly a slave to your ego.
It may sound obvious, but there's no need to reveal every detail of your lifestyle on social media, nor is there any need to force yourself to prove your worth with words and photos.
If you forget this truth, you may not even realize that you're living your life through other people's eyes.
Other people's reactions are inconsistent, so the more you seek other people's validation and reactions, the more unsettled you will be even when you achieve something, and you will become afraid of losing what you've gained.
And so, rather than focusing on what you truly want to do, you will focus on how to appear to be a good person through other people's eyes.
You will truly be a slave to your ego.
The fixed idea that you "have to show more" or "have to prove something" will wear you down.
Ego is a bottomless pit.
It will never truly satisfy you or give you a sense of security.
That's why it's so important to know how to use social media wisely.
If you ever feel like something is off, try stepping away from social media.
Even if you think you need it for work, that's just a misconception, and there are plenty of other tools available.
There's no "must do" rule, so just use social media when you feel like it.
I once met someone who said, "Social media is my business card," but their mind was always elsewhere.
They would publicly disclose their annual income and how much they earned that day, but they felt they needed to do so in order to maintain their identity.
Just as some ultra-rich people don't even have social media accounts, what meets the eye is not everything.
If you experience social media fatigue, it simply means that the way you use or interact with it doesn't suit you.
You're not weak, wrong, or a failure.
Your life unfolds in the perfection of the God who created you.
Everything you need in your life will be fulfilled in the right way and at the right time, through the depth of the grace of God who created all things.
That's why it's important to sometimes distance yourself and let go.
It's okay to have different ways of thinking.
Accept that, and be flexible in choosing what's comfortable for you.
Social media fatigue is a message from your true self.
It's a chance to discover your true feelings 🍀
