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Irene's avatar

this this this !!! I enjoyed reading this because like you, I’ve been off of Instagram for a good 7months as well and while it’s genuinely refreshing (for my mental health) and overall well being, it also feels like I’m missing out sometimes? But then also, I’ve got the added benefit of time now and spending it being present which has been, so rewarding!! Although yes, it often, life feels like it’s not “happening” as much but I guess, that’s the beauty of it right? That- it maybe unglamourous and mundane but not- not beautiful. Which means that it’s, real. Not a filtered/reel like/romanticised version of something, because all days can’t be happening smh. And honestly, I’m so glad and happy that you keep showing up even while being somewhere in the middle. Because I think we’re so used to the idea of a beginning and an ending milestone that we often don’t talk about the mundane, the in-between, the journey of it, of doing life itself, which infact is what makes it so wholesome to do. :’)

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Minh's avatar

appreciate your words sm Irene !

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Valerie's avatar

This is one of my favorite pieces of yours. Extremely adult feeling, I learned from it!

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Minh's avatar

Thank you!!

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Brad D's avatar

I think twitter works as a place for people who operate in the world of ideas. Not everyone in physical proximity can do that.

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Brenna's avatar

I miss the art of instagram 😂 and I totally agree here.

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Muhammad Tahir's avatar

I really appreciate the honesty in here. Most days really feels meh and nothing but seemingly boring routines.

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Minh's avatar

Thanks Muhammad!

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kora 🌊's avatar

have you found a ‘creative inspo’ alternative to instagram? i’d love to be off the app but also get so much inspiration from the work of other creatives there

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Minh's avatar

i use substack notes and others work on here for the time being. travelling and personal reflection also help :)

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kora 🌊's avatar

love it - chef's kiss to all of those things :)

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Minh's avatar

Thank you for leaving your thoughts. Its a constant back and forth to strike a balance with social media. And some people are 100% not using it and they live totally wonderful lives. I personally have a case of FOMO when I'm not on it from time to time

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