We are all more connected than ever before in today’s world. I’m not talking about the spiritual sense of the word. Rather, we are intrinsically tied to our phones and one another via social media.
The way we communicate has changed dramatically as a result of social media. It may, among other things, assist raise awareness for topics that might otherwise go unnoticed. However, we can’t deny the reality that the amount of judgement that people make while looking at a photo triggers them strongly.
Instagram, for example, may feel like a vast pool of noise at times. It’s often background noise that prevents us from connecting with our true selves. Spirituality is nowhere to be found not even in highly shared Osho and Rumi quotes. Hence, these are the ways to make social media a part of your spiritual journey. Keep reading!
- Detach yourself from toxicity
Unfriend or unfollow toxic people from your handle. Continue to spring clean your friend list to ensure that you are not surrounded by toxicity or anything that makes you feel bad. Hence, unfollow individuals who don’t contribute to your practice and don’t have anything to say. Would you attend a yoga session that didn’t make you feel anything?
- Don’t indulge yourself in online hate
Protect your energy from unpleasant news, other people’s opinions, and overthinking over them. Don’t take social media news seriously, participate in gossip, judging, trolling, and harassing others, and aimless surfing.
- Keep track of the time spent online
Limit the amount of time you spend on social media. Keep track of how much time you spend on social media and use it wisely. Add in the fact that spending too much time on social media can cause anxiety and even depression. Posting, earning likes, comments, and following may become addictive.
- Filter the content you watch or read
There’s a lot of information on social media, so learn something new and leave the rest. Choose what you want to gain from it. Keep information and use it, but let go of things that are detrimental to you.
- Stay observant online
Analyze each story and see what’s going on within yourself. – Social media posts can frequently elicit an emotional response. Observe, analyse, and take notes on what you observe and how you react to it. These are communications that have a deeper significance for you. Take the time to read what others have to say and to respond when you have something to say when they make you think, when they assist you, and when they offer value to your life. Criticism is encouraged, but only in the form of constructive criticism.
It is the purpose of social media to make you feel wonderful. Make the most of this chance to socialise your spiritual life and practice. Stay away from toxicity and connect with people on a deeper level. It is entirely up to you to decide what you consume. So why not make the best choice for your spirituality? Make the most of your freedom!