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A note on digital authenticity: We’re All Actors in the Internet’s Theater

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. – Shakespeare

I’ve spent years watching the peculiar dance we all perform online, and lately, something has been making me pause to reflect. Everywhere I look, people are yearning for “authenticity” on the internet, as if it were a rare flower that might bloom between the pixels. Raw moments. Real conversations. Unfiltered thoughts. But here’s the thing: seeking authenticity online is like searching for silence at a rock concert. We’re just chasing shadows in a hall of mirrors.

Designing a Mindful Life: Using Principles from ‘Designing Your Life’ to Cultivate Intentionality and Well-Being

There’s something magical about the quiet of the morning in the mountains. The air is crisp and fresh, and the only sounds are the rustling of leaves and the occasional bird call. It’s in these moments of stillness that I’ve found a sense of peace that eludes me in the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s in these moments I’m reminded of the importance of being mindful and intentional in my daily life.

Genuine connections thrive on the messy, unfiltered aspects of human interaction—the stuff you can’t capture in a Whatsapp text or an Instagram post.