11/11/2022
Is social media really an unsafe place??
I was warned to be away from all social media platforms (hence my disappearance for almost a decade) as I was convinced that NOBODY is going to be happy watching me live my life and all I should expect is envy and negativity which in turn will affect my life!!!
At 37, I can comprehend my inner voice better than a decade ago. I wanted to try out my presence on this 'so called' vindictive platform and 10months later I am happy to say that I did! What an uplifting and supportive community I have encountered. And the best part, I can choose who I want to follow and what content resonates with my being as a whole. Is this even possible in our daily lives?
How many times can you choose to unfollow your friends you have grown apart with without offending them? Can you shut off the negative vibes you may witness at work? Can you disconnect with an extended family member you have no interest in talking to? Can you scroll through the contents of your life - work, family, friends- and stay on one chapter longer than the rest? If most of it is a no, then isn't your life 'off social media' as unsafe?
For me, all I had to do was reset my intention (sankalpa). I was sure that I was coming onto this platform to seek support and connect. There was no place for envy and discontent within and that's exactly what I received in return. And I can assure you this (through my own practice) if you come from a place of fear, anger, guilt, shame, insecurity - that's what you will find here or anywhere else. The biggest battles are fought within.
Your vibe does attract your tribe! So up your vibrations and intentions- and you will be able to sail through life a lot better. So don't forget to reset your intentions right away :))
And the next time you see someone posting their best holiday pics or work achievements- give them a thumbs up if you chose to follow them. Trust their intentions. It's all part of the happy place we created for each other!
Thank you to all those who reached out to me in the last few days (day 4 of self isolation) and self reflective mode on. What a great supportive team I have here. Happy Friday :))