This is a really great piece Liz. I find myself often wondering 'where's the story' in everyday situations. Some I use which is great but equally don't want to spend all my waking hours 'story farming' - reminds me of people who chose to video entire music concerts on phones, and in my humble opinion, miss on the joy of just being there. Also with you on that privacy thing - I want to share some useful things, but not at the expense of my privacy or those close to me.
Yes, the "where's the story" constantly running in the background. Which can be useful at times (like when you sit down to write), but also pulls you out of the present moment and the experience of whatever is going on, as it's going on.
I feel sad seeing people constantly filming things. It's one thing to get a quick shot to document something, but how many people actually go back and watch these things? It's like you said, they missing the joy of just being there and are they even experiencing life for themselves anymore? Or are they experiencing things so they can share it with others?
I love this, Liz. I’m so tired of folks presenting as experts and declaring opinions in absolutes. I’m far more interested in showing up from a place of not knowing, exploration, and recognition of our shared humanness. (Also, I quit all social media except Substack Notes, and feel much lighter as a result!)
Yes! There is space for both experts (when I’m ill I want to go to a doctor for instance) and there is space for those who show up as they are with room to investigate and be curious. We can be both at the same time but I think one allows for more growth and connection as one human to another.
That’s positive feedback as far as leaving social media! Sometimes I feel the same pull here on substack as on Instagram though!
I should add, even with “expert” like the doctor mentioned above, there should be space for them to be constantly learning too. I never respected my family doctor more than when he wasn’t sure what was going on with me so first he referenced his medical text then he consulted his colleague and then referred me to someone who knew more. It definitely increased my trust with him rather than if he had just pretended to know or guessed what was wrong.
Liz! I hope it's not at all weirdly patronizing of me to say that this post just makes me so proud of you --- even though I don't know you. This journey you're on is going to be wonderful for you and for so many others. You're onto something that is very real and human.
This is a really great piece Liz. I find myself often wondering 'where's the story' in everyday situations. Some I use which is great but equally don't want to spend all my waking hours 'story farming' - reminds me of people who chose to video entire music concerts on phones, and in my humble opinion, miss on the joy of just being there. Also with you on that privacy thing - I want to share some useful things, but not at the expense of my privacy or those close to me.
Yes, the "where's the story" constantly running in the background. Which can be useful at times (like when you sit down to write), but also pulls you out of the present moment and the experience of whatever is going on, as it's going on.
I feel sad seeing people constantly filming things. It's one thing to get a quick shot to document something, but how many people actually go back and watch these things? It's like you said, they missing the joy of just being there and are they even experiencing life for themselves anymore? Or are they experiencing things so they can share it with others?
I always wonder if anyone actually rewatches these videos - I know I never would, but maybe others enjoy this?
I love this, Liz. I’m so tired of folks presenting as experts and declaring opinions in absolutes. I’m far more interested in showing up from a place of not knowing, exploration, and recognition of our shared humanness. (Also, I quit all social media except Substack Notes, and feel much lighter as a result!)
Yes! There is space for both experts (when I’m ill I want to go to a doctor for instance) and there is space for those who show up as they are with room to investigate and be curious. We can be both at the same time but I think one allows for more growth and connection as one human to another.
That’s positive feedback as far as leaving social media! Sometimes I feel the same pull here on substack as on Instagram though!
I should add, even with “expert” like the doctor mentioned above, there should be space for them to be constantly learning too. I never respected my family doctor more than when he wasn’t sure what was going on with me so first he referenced his medical text then he consulted his colleague and then referred me to someone who knew more. It definitely increased my trust with him rather than if he had just pretended to know or guessed what was wrong.
Liz! I hope it's not at all weirdly patronizing of me to say that this post just makes me so proud of you --- even though I don't know you. This journey you're on is going to be wonderful for you and for so many others. You're onto something that is very real and human.
Not patronizing at all, I feel seen! Thank you for the encouragement.