Why I left Instagram and Facebook

Before I get started, let me first state that this is not a bashing of social media. It is not about persuading you to leave social media in solitary. I left because I wanted more connections, more presence. I want intimacy in my conversations. I wanted my words (feed) and action to match.

I have become uncomfortable with the lack of depth to it all. I am frustrated with the one-size-fits-all path to success. I have grown tired of trying to identify with the molds of popularity.

I took my very sacred spiritual practice and offered it up to the world. I willingly displayed my gifts in hopes of admiration and worthiness. I realized I was searching for meaning in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons. I was missing the mark.

I have had this recurring thought “we are doing it wrong” life has not felt right for a while — I could not put my finger on it until now. We have lost our connection to each other -it has been hijacked by likes.

I want to share this with you if for no other reason than exercising courage. Maybe I am not the only one who feels this way, and perhaps this will encourage you in some way.

I believe collectively we’ve lost our way. We are not our likes; we are beautiful intense souls living out a life that does not always make sense. We are not a collection of pictures but rather souls discovering ourselves over and over again day after day.

I left IG and Facebook the day I started socially distancing because I didn’t want to experience a critical moment in our humanity through the judgment of each other. I want to witness myself in this experience. I wanted to allow myself to feel and move differently. The platforms are forcing us to experience life under the scrutiny of the status quo. That’s not loving, and these are not normal times.

I firmly believe that the universe is calling us all to act differently. The time is now to show up as our divine selves and help heal the world.

For me, this means to live as if our salvation depends on it. I am challenged to dare to be myself and no longer hide. To be the light in the corner, and offer my hand in peace.

My soul is calling me to understand the mutual fear and fight for the greater good for us all. I am showing up with love — will you join me?