Nice to hear something heartfelt on here rather than all of the desperate noise of pushing content/chasing subs. It’s something I needed to read today as I’ve become very disenfranchised with the social media machine even tho I love writing about the art that moves me. So thank you 🙏
Oh, thank you so much for reading and taking the time to leave such a kind comment. I haven't gotten this personal about my journey in quite some time, so I was certainly nervous to share this. I'm so glad it resonated. I completely understand where you’re coming from — I felt the same way for a long time. What helped me was taking a step back and really asking myself: Would I be happier if I stopped engaging with the art form I love most? That thought discouraged me even more. I find what's really helped me is slowing down, posting with intent versus against the clock, and trying to make a lot more time for life away from the screen. It's still a work in progress, but I'm finally getting closer to a form of mental peace I've desperately been craving. All of this to say, keep writing!! The love for art is what matters most, as cheesy as it sounds 🙏
Yes, the love of art truly does matter. Not cheesy at all! It's always tricky being vulnerable with articles and riding that line between hoping it will resonate vs oversharing. These platforms are ultimately geared to disincentivize us from doing that, so whenever I come across genuine expression, it gives me hope.
Nice to hear something heartfelt on here rather than all of the desperate noise of pushing content/chasing subs. It’s something I needed to read today as I’ve become very disenfranchised with the social media machine even tho I love writing about the art that moves me. So thank you 🙏
Oh, thank you so much for reading and taking the time to leave such a kind comment. I haven't gotten this personal about my journey in quite some time, so I was certainly nervous to share this. I'm so glad it resonated. I completely understand where you’re coming from — I felt the same way for a long time. What helped me was taking a step back and really asking myself: Would I be happier if I stopped engaging with the art form I love most? That thought discouraged me even more. I find what's really helped me is slowing down, posting with intent versus against the clock, and trying to make a lot more time for life away from the screen. It's still a work in progress, but I'm finally getting closer to a form of mental peace I've desperately been craving. All of this to say, keep writing!! The love for art is what matters most, as cheesy as it sounds 🙏
Yes, the love of art truly does matter. Not cheesy at all! It's always tricky being vulnerable with articles and riding that line between hoping it will resonate vs oversharing. These platforms are ultimately geared to disincentivize us from doing that, so whenever I come across genuine expression, it gives me hope.
Let’s go!!! 🙌🏼
So excited!!