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not everything is for you or about you - scroll wisely

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a person holding a cell phone with a picture of a woman on it
Photo by Lance Reis on Unsplash.

ever feel like your phone is tricking you into thinking the whole world is crafted just for your entertainment and enjoyment? that’s the illusion it builds in your mind.

but here’s the hard truth: not everything on your screen is meant for you.

we live in a time where social media bombards us with a never-ending stream of memes, articles, videos, and personal updates. it’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet, but not everything on the table is for you.

sometimes, you’ll stumble upon a post that makes no sense to you or simply doesn’t resonate. and that’s okay. the world does not revolve around your understanding or approval. just because you don’t get it doesn’t mean you have to comment or interact with it in a hostile manner. or actually, in any manner at all.

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