Instagram is dead (to me)

If you have known me for a while you have inevitably heard me complaining about Instagram. And I'm not alone, there is a lot to complain about. But for me- it's mostly rooted in a deep, dark, intuitive knowing that Instagram is a bad place for us to be.

UGH. But it's complicated, right? Like there is so much good that can also happen there. Artists being able to share their work, activists educating the public about important things, food bloggers, grassroots movements. It's not all bad.

And I'm not here to say what anyone's relationships with tech should be. I'm really not. My son is as addicted to tech as the next teenager. It's so hard to know what's the right thing to do.

So, here's what's up- I'm going to try taking a 3-month break from Instagram, and I am going to reallocate my creativity and energy to my work as a hairstylist, my MUSIC, my art and my own website.

I know that some of you are my Instagram buddies (thank you- you're the only reason i like it there at all) and I'll miss interacting with you there.

Soooooo I'm going to start

BLOGGING

Not like bloggggggging. But more like posting photos, sharing my artwork, telling stories and chatting with y'all in the comments.

Okay so- exactly like blogging. LOL

I'm hoping y'all will like what you see and engage with me in the comments so we can chat in between your appointments! I really would love that. It'll take me a minute to find my flow with it- but I am excited by the possibilities!

Final thoughts-

My spidey senses tell me that Instagram is getting progressively less progressive. And the algorithm is going to get more and more conservative leaning. An algorithm would be (and already is) very good at subtlety brainwashing a large group of people. Just sayin. So just be careful about what you are consuming. I'd also say- watch out if you have any kind of trauma history. Instagram is a tricky place for folks like us who are always keeping an eye out for trouble. They got lots of stuff to scare you about.

If you find yourself doomscrolling- maybe take a lil break.

Wanna talk about it? Sound off in the comments bb! I'd love to chat with you.

I'll let you know how it goes! It's been one day and I already feel lighter not having it on my phone. That's gotta say something!

Sending you lots of love and magic. Always.

XOXO

🔮pal

PS i think I'll let Sky have a regular advice column on here too. He's very good at healing.