Social media can be brutal. It can have us equating our algorithm with our worth, especially during stressful times when our unhealed parts are hurting and we already feel invisible.
But sometimes I like to imagine that maybe people are born with a particular frequency or algorithm.
Just like some of us are nearsighted and see clearly what’s right in front of us and some of us are farsighted and see clearly what’s further away, maybe our algorithm is a different kind of vision: who can see us.
Some of us are seen by people from all over and some of us are seen by people nearest to us. And I don’t think it’s a problem, unless a person places their value on how many eyeballs know they exist.
If you ask me, I say use whatever algorithm you have and just keep being you—blossoming in the most authentic way possible.
You will be seen by whoever it is that sees you and you will be appreciated by whoever it is that takes the time to understand what they’re seeing.
I really don’t believe it matters how many eyeballs know you’re here. That’s a phenomenon based on selling products and gaining as much profit as possible. But turning yourself into a product may not be the thing that honors the gift that you have to offer.
So whichever way the world is seeing you, use it. Shining is the goal. Not getting caught up in the business of who’s shining the most.
Who you are makes a difference, for yourself and whoever else you’re connecting with. Never underestimate that.
-JLK
