But the inverse is also true that the totality of human experience is too complex and big and beautiful to fit into this flattened narrow thing we envision in our minds. The work is in reconciling our vision with the fruit of our labor we come to see before us and making peace with that, and maybe even iteratively redefining what we consider as success and why it matters to us
Jan 13, 2025
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not in a hater-esque āthis shit is wackā way but in an radical-imagination-for-a-better-world way, i think thereās too much we simply canāt accept and if the stuff we *can* accept can be better, why not try? i think thereās a sweet spot between being content and being complacent and itās important to strive for something more while also recognizing that getting there takes time and we have to find solace on the journey while still putting foot in front of foot
Mar 20, 2024
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and not saying that from a negative place, but it's nearly impossible to actualize your dreams and be present in the moment when it happens. more likely by the time you achieve your dreams, you'll already have new dreams so basically the dream target will always be moving but that's what makes life fun! without having something to perpetually be striving for what's the point :)
Nov 7, 2024
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it's an endless chase ā as soon as it's attainable, the bar gets raised higher
it's okay to still want it but you can save yourself from a little grief by remembering where it all comes from!
Jun 8, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebodyābe it a relative or one of my best friendsāwas to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too š
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Iāve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapidāa critique often rooted in misogynyābut now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretationāpreconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your imageāselfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that thereās another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. Itās refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, Iāve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentionalāsomething that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. Iāve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? Itās a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024