I feel so much of this, too. I got off Instagram in November last year, and only go back on here and there to see what writing updates there are, but that's it. And it's been freeing and anxiety inducing all at the same time. Like, what if I miss something?! Or, sadly, I know I won't have the same connections with this person if I am off socials. But, you know, a healthier mind takes priority and, like you said, I finally get to notice the little things and really be in the moment. Thanks for writing this, Sarah! Your newsletters are always so, so relatable.
I relate to so much of this. I went to London and Paris last year, but intentionally kept it off social media, because I didn't want people to know I was there and wonder why I hadn't reached out. And I remember writing back in 2012, shortly before joining Instagram, that one reason I was skeptical of the platform is that I didn't want my life to feel like a constant performance for the camera. I've also temporarily deleted it from my phone in protest of its founder's kowtowing to the new US president, and have found myself noting how many times a day I go to reach to check it.
The camera will never adequately capture what our eyes see and the heart experiences in the moment. I thoroughly enjoy reading everything you write Sarah, it always connects with me. Congratulations on the new picture book out in March ❤️
I love reading your thoughts and realise that the older I get that my photo feed on Instagram is more of a visual journal for myself than for anyone else. I love in the moments of quiet or anxiety to revisit the places and moments in time that have brought joy to me.
I feel so much of this, too. I got off Instagram in November last year, and only go back on here and there to see what writing updates there are, but that's it. And it's been freeing and anxiety inducing all at the same time. Like, what if I miss something?! Or, sadly, I know I won't have the same connections with this person if I am off socials. But, you know, a healthier mind takes priority and, like you said, I finally get to notice the little things and really be in the moment. Thanks for writing this, Sarah! Your newsletters are always so, so relatable.
I relate to so much of this. I went to London and Paris last year, but intentionally kept it off social media, because I didn't want people to know I was there and wonder why I hadn't reached out. And I remember writing back in 2012, shortly before joining Instagram, that one reason I was skeptical of the platform is that I didn't want my life to feel like a constant performance for the camera. I've also temporarily deleted it from my phone in protest of its founder's kowtowing to the new US president, and have found myself noting how many times a day I go to reach to check it.
The camera will never adequately capture what our eyes see and the heart experiences in the moment. I thoroughly enjoy reading everything you write Sarah, it always connects with me. Congratulations on the new picture book out in March ❤️
I love reading your thoughts and realise that the older I get that my photo feed on Instagram is more of a visual journal for myself than for anyone else. I love in the moments of quiet or anxiety to revisit the places and moments in time that have brought joy to me.
Looking forward to your next newsletter.
Antoinette