Eight years ago I ditched social media and closed my accounts. There is nothing I miss about it. I\u2019m relieved of not having to measure myself by the number of \u201clikes\u201d I get. I\u2019m no longer forced to sort through content that is a deceptive mix of advertising. I like having a smaller sphere of social interactions. I\u2019m naturally an introvert anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eight years ago was an election year, too. In the dozen of U.S. presidents that have reined during my lifetime, has any affected my day-to-day life? Not really. The choosing of a president is armchair quarterbacking. It\u2019s religion. The politics that affect my day-to-day life are local. But it\u2019s difficult to read any media source and escape the contest. It\u2019s such a huge distraction and it goes on and on. Before the last presidential debate I thought, \u201chas anyone not already made up their minds?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I watched someone taking a \u201cselfie\u201d in front of an aspen grove that was changing color. I noted that the only reason anyone would take a picture of themselves is for their social media \u201cstage\u201d. That\u2019s how I think of social media, trillions of personal sideshows all vying for attention. It\u2019s such a trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first few months away from social media was very difficult. It felt like I was like giving up a part of myself. But what part of me is gone? Maybe a little bit of ego. That\u2019s not a bad thing. I\u2019m not sure how useful ego is. And speaking of ego, the largest one in the world now owns one of the largest social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eight years ago I ditched social media and closed my accounts. There is nothing I miss about it. I\u2019m relieved of not having to measure myself by the number of \u201clikes\u201d I get. I\u2019m no longer forced to sort through … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/invertedsky.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5683_resize-1024x768.jpg\")
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