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Taking a leap of faith

(when it comes to absolutely anything) I am moving to a new state in about a month. the way my anxiety is set up, i honestly never thought I’d do something like this alone lol (the idea was always “when i meet someone & get married”), but I had been feeling so stuck for so long where im residing currently. i chose to just take the leap & truly commune with my desire to relocate & have an opportunity to start a new life chapter, despite fear & comfort zones begging me to stay within them, and I’m so happy I did. i am already seeing the amazing opportunities & blessings this transition comes with & I haven’t even actually physically moved yet. I already got a nice place locked in, a new job that I’m actually excited about (with way more pay than I’d ever be offered where I live currently), and a chance to truly start fresh. This is encouragement to people who are feeling stuck in life or even struggle with anxiety. things may feel and be really crappy right now, but you have the power to make a change & do better for yourself. all it takes is just a leap of faith, & please know that fear is merely what it is ❤️

@cierraanna

Apr 23, 2024

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bravery

sometimes doing a thing feels so scary and so terrifying and like there's a giant abyss in front of you. you have no way of knowing what's on the other side because all you can see is the darkness. there is so much fear in the unknown. but sometimes being just a little bit brave, even for just a few seconds, can make all the difference. some of the best things i've gotten out of life came out of doing something i was terrified of. take the risk...enter the abyss...the rest of your life might be on the other side of it!!!!

@catgirl505

Mar 6, 2024

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trying new things but being soooo brave about it

@rooneytns

Feb 20, 2024

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Never changing

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 somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was 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 💌

@taterhole

Feb 23, 2025

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SURFING THE TIDES OF THE EVERYONE TAB

I am a woman of the people

@taterhole

May 28, 2025

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Rejecting the Commodification of the Self

I’ve 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 vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but 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 misinterpretation—preconceived 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 image—selfies, 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 there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics. By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something 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. I’ve 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? It’s a question worth considering.

@taterhole

Dec 27, 2024