Your approach is different and healthier. While maintaining certain elements of what make you YOU… and evoking a creative process that feeds your fire, you’re also learning to step away from the constant interaction of IG, and spend time thinking about why you’re reacting to certain things.. or not. Keep evolving Ryan..
I still feel myself falling back to my IG motivation sometimes. But at least i'm more aware of it now... and it feels good to talk about it openly.
But I am 100% certain that the conversations that i'm starting as a result of this new approach are far, far, far more productive and helpful. Both to me and the readers/listeners/subscribers/etc.
I'm glad you can see/feel a change. Thank you for telling me.
Love this reflection. Mirroring a bit of what I’ve been changing in my approaches to the platforms I share my story and truths on. I think if there was more awareness cultivated around our emotional responsibility generally, lots of things in this world would change. I’m happy you’re sharing your process and shedding light on these subtle yet powerful awarenesses. 🙏🏻
Thanks, J. I wasn't entirely sure that what i'm going through was going to resonate with others as it feels pretty unique and personal, but I suppose that's a stupid assumption. Or at least, that's what it seems based on the feedback i've been getting.
I'm glad you're into it.
And I agree 100% that more awareness about/around our emotional responsibility would change a lot of things for the better.
Thank you for listening -- and taking the time to let me know you did.
Hey Ryan. Am in. I really enjoy the grandiose persona, be it written or video or in ‘not really a podcast and not that big of a deal’ 3 minute recordings. I think that the performative aspect of what you do is a cherry on top of what you put out. I don’t know you, but think you probably have charisma without that, so it doesn’t ever come off as anything other than you heightening a part of yourself that has instant appeal. Sweat your assets, I say. And that you enjoyed writing the last one was felt. I love your writing. Keep it up. (I also stopped instagram around the same time as you, contemplating Substack. Not sure…)
hey SJ. Thanks yo. V much appreciated. I think I used to see the performative aspect that way -- as a cherry on top... then at some point, I can't even remember when at this point - it started to become the main thing. Or at least, more than just a cherry. That's probably when it started going bad for me.
I have never ever felt naturally charismatic. I always wish that I did though... going back to at least 4th grade. That's something I've been talking about with my therapist, actually. Trying to figure out wtf was going on with 4th grade Ryan. (still not sure I fully understand why it's important that i do, but every time it comes up, i get super emotional -- so there's clearly something there)
I'm glad you could sense that i enjoyed writing that last one. That means a lot.
And i'm glad you bailed on IG too. V good idea. Substack is cool for me so far... I've had the account for about 18 months and did very little with it until recently. But I like it because it's so damn easy to just write the damn thing and send it out. There are a bunch of bells 'n whistles, but they do a pretty good job hiding them so I don't get distracted.
Let me know if you ever wanna talk about it... we can get on the phone or whatever and catch up. ☺️
yessss I agree with this Elise, you are entertaining, for a while I was so bored of social media then I found your account. Doing it in the way that you're doing it seems way healthier and gives you so much time in the day to just pay attention to the world around you. I am really learning how to do that with my music, want to learn how to post and leave without needing to go back on to it throughout the day.
Elise is a genius. And she’s 100% correct.
Your approach is different and healthier. While maintaining certain elements of what make you YOU… and evoking a creative process that feeds your fire, you’re also learning to step away from the constant interaction of IG, and spend time thinking about why you’re reacting to certain things.. or not. Keep evolving Ryan..
You’re an inspiration ❤️
thank you, Chloe. Elise is indeed a genius.
I still feel myself falling back to my IG motivation sometimes. But at least i'm more aware of it now... and it feels good to talk about it openly.
But I am 100% certain that the conversations that i'm starting as a result of this new approach are far, far, far more productive and helpful. Both to me and the readers/listeners/subscribers/etc.
I'm glad you can see/feel a change. Thank you for telling me.
Love this reflection. Mirroring a bit of what I’ve been changing in my approaches to the platforms I share my story and truths on. I think if there was more awareness cultivated around our emotional responsibility generally, lots of things in this world would change. I’m happy you’re sharing your process and shedding light on these subtle yet powerful awarenesses. 🙏🏻
Thanks, J. I wasn't entirely sure that what i'm going through was going to resonate with others as it feels pretty unique and personal, but I suppose that's a stupid assumption. Or at least, that's what it seems based on the feedback i've been getting.
I'm glad you're into it.
And I agree 100% that more awareness about/around our emotional responsibility would change a lot of things for the better.
Thank you for listening -- and taking the time to let me know you did.
Hey Ryan. Am in. I really enjoy the grandiose persona, be it written or video or in ‘not really a podcast and not that big of a deal’ 3 minute recordings. I think that the performative aspect of what you do is a cherry on top of what you put out. I don’t know you, but think you probably have charisma without that, so it doesn’t ever come off as anything other than you heightening a part of yourself that has instant appeal. Sweat your assets, I say. And that you enjoyed writing the last one was felt. I love your writing. Keep it up. (I also stopped instagram around the same time as you, contemplating Substack. Not sure…)
hey SJ. Thanks yo. V much appreciated. I think I used to see the performative aspect that way -- as a cherry on top... then at some point, I can't even remember when at this point - it started to become the main thing. Or at least, more than just a cherry. That's probably when it started going bad for me.
I have never ever felt naturally charismatic. I always wish that I did though... going back to at least 4th grade. That's something I've been talking about with my therapist, actually. Trying to figure out wtf was going on with 4th grade Ryan. (still not sure I fully understand why it's important that i do, but every time it comes up, i get super emotional -- so there's clearly something there)
I'm glad you could sense that i enjoyed writing that last one. That means a lot.
And i'm glad you bailed on IG too. V good idea. Substack is cool for me so far... I've had the account for about 18 months and did very little with it until recently. But I like it because it's so damn easy to just write the damn thing and send it out. There are a bunch of bells 'n whistles, but they do a pretty good job hiding them so I don't get distracted.
Let me know if you ever wanna talk about it... we can get on the phone or whatever and catch up. ☺️
Good to hear from you. Thanks for being here.
yessss I agree with this Elise, you are entertaining, for a while I was so bored of social media then I found your account. Doing it in the way that you're doing it seems way healthier and gives you so much time in the day to just pay attention to the world around you. I am really learning how to do that with my music, want to learn how to post and leave without needing to go back on to it throughout the day.