Am I a hater

In a world where being oneself is often frowned upon more than ever before, embracing your true self becomes crucial. It's easy to lose oneself in the quest for belonging and the desire to be part of something, only to realize you've sacrificed a piece of your identity. With social media now deeply embedded in our culture, especially among the youth, the pressure to conform is overwhelming. You find yourself wanting to emulate the style of influencers with thousands of followers or mirror the physique of someone being praised with comments. It's natural to crave visibility since, for many, social media appears to be the only avenue to achieve that.

Admittedly, this website and my writing represent my own desire to be seen and heard, but specifically by those who genuinely hear me and see me. I've wrestled with the idea of sharing myself on these platforms through short-form videos designed for an audience with the attention span of a chipmunk. However, I can't bring myself to do it. Is it a lack of confidence? I don't believe so. To me, the notion of posting videos, whether it’s dancing or dressing up on camera, feels like an act of vanity. It's a self-indulgence that thrives on the approval of strangers. Perhaps I'm old-fashioned, or maybe I'm missing the point. If being labeled ignorant is the price, then I'm willing to pay it. I'd rather embrace ignorance than spend my life constantly seeking validation to prove that I'm attractive, happy, and doing well.