There has always been a love hate relationship with IG for me. There have been many times that I've left IG for a year but then came back because I felt I was "missing out" on something. IG was fun in my younger years but I also know that it fueled the comparison I battled with and needed deliverance from. I also realized the obscene amount of content that I consume from IG filled the space where God is supposed to filled my needs.
I'm with you on stepping away. There are so many moments I don't share on IG just because I didn't want to share it with the world, only with those I knew loved and cared for me. This is something I'll continue to pray and meditate about.
The Lord has been speaking to me about writing on comparison next. Definitely confirmation. I learned about the term “brain rot” which I agree with consuming way too much causing constant dopamine hits to the brain. I’m still working through that tension of over consumption and I believe the more Jesus reveals our assignments and calling we begin to honor time (be it ours or others) differently. I’m so with you on that this season!
This resonates deeply with me. I recently deleted instagram for the exact same reasons. I always had an uneasy feeling whenever I was posting anything beautiful, inspiring or just aesthetic from my mariage, my home, my family or my trips. Mind you, I tried to limit the number of family and friends following me but even with that I would have certain people who I thought were close to me who will be viewing any post within seconds...but never liking anything even things that any relative would be happy to cheer you if they have the best intention for you. I prayed for discernement and eventually, I decided to delete instagram two weeks ago with absolutely no regret. As a muslim, we know about the existence of the "evil eye" and our Prophet commanded to protect ourselves from it. Given that I am a very creative person, I am looking for a platform where what I can share will remain private while also gathering like minded women. I have also joined some groups and organization in real life to be surrounded by like minded women ❤️
There has always been a love hate relationship with IG for me. There have been many times that I've left IG for a year but then came back because I felt I was "missing out" on something. IG was fun in my younger years but I also know that it fueled the comparison I battled with and needed deliverance from. I also realized the obscene amount of content that I consume from IG filled the space where God is supposed to filled my needs.
I'm with you on stepping away. There are so many moments I don't share on IG just because I didn't want to share it with the world, only with those I knew loved and cared for me. This is something I'll continue to pray and meditate about.
The Lord has been speaking to me about writing on comparison next. Definitely confirmation. I learned about the term “brain rot” which I agree with consuming way too much causing constant dopamine hits to the brain. I’m still working through that tension of over consumption and I believe the more Jesus reveals our assignments and calling we begin to honor time (be it ours or others) differently. I’m so with you on that this season!
This resonates deeply with me. I recently deleted instagram for the exact same reasons. I always had an uneasy feeling whenever I was posting anything beautiful, inspiring or just aesthetic from my mariage, my home, my family or my trips. Mind you, I tried to limit the number of family and friends following me but even with that I would have certain people who I thought were close to me who will be viewing any post within seconds...but never liking anything even things that any relative would be happy to cheer you if they have the best intention for you. I prayed for discernement and eventually, I decided to delete instagram two weeks ago with absolutely no regret. As a muslim, we know about the existence of the "evil eye" and our Prophet commanded to protect ourselves from it. Given that I am a very creative person, I am looking for a platform where what I can share will remain private while also gathering like minded women. I have also joined some groups and organization in real life to be surrounded by like minded women ❤️