Social media isn’t just a word it’s a reflection of a soul cloaked in refinement and insecurities. Our generation, overwhelmed by the discovery of the internet and the rise of brainwashing apps, finds itself caught in a web of comparison and disillusionment.
We compare ourselves to the polished, filtered worlds we see on these platforms. Everyone appears to have overcome their struggles, yet only showcases smiles, luxurious lifestyles, and surface-level kindness, hiding the depth of their true lives.
It’s clear how people under 50 have become the prime targets of this social media trap.
The endless cycle of doubt, fueled by constant exposure, leads to feelings of isolation. This digital realm has become the Master Card of isolation, with no one immune to questioning their own worth. The result? A tangled mess of depression, frustration, anger, and other psychological battles.
We watch others live extravagant lives, their wealth on display for all to see, and wonder if we’ll ever experience such fulfillment. It’s a fleeting satisfaction, and yet, we continue to repeat our mistakes, following these “impostors” in the filtered world where everything seems perfect where there is no dark side.
We forget the fundamental truth: Candies are never eaten by ants, and food doesn’t stay fresh forever. Similarly, happiness doesn’t last forever, and neither does sadness. But the world of social media has convinced us that everything online is perpetually joyful, that there are no dull moments.
Day after day, we become irritable, snapping at our loved ones, overwhelmed by the delusions our devices create. We are trapped in a dream, unable to wake up and face reality.
Choosing isolation by avoiding social gatherings, parties, or functions only deepens our detachment from the world. It isolates us further, making us forget the raw, unfiltered versions of ourselves the person we were before social media distorted our sense of self.
The truth is simple: Stop questioning yourself for not being perfect. The carefully curated life on your screen is just that curated. It isn’t real. By spending your days scrolling aimlessly, hiding in your room or behind your phone, you aren’t just distancing yourself from others, you’re losing touch with the version of yourself that was loved for being authentic.
At the heart of it all, the reason for your isolation isn’t the world around you. It’s the fact that you’ve allowed social media to replace the joy, spontaneity, and simplicity of your earlier self. You’ve matured beyond recognition, but in doing so, you’ve forgotten the childlike wonder and authenticity that made you who you are. It’s time to rediscover that and reclaim the ‘real’ world the one beyond the screen.
