Social media has helped me a lot with my professional dance career. I do not of course depend on it, but it has for sure given me a portal through which I can interact with fellow lovers of dance which I never had before.
I use my social media now not just to post about my dance work, but to also to use it as a way to convey my thoughts about general life, in the form of inspirational, motivational, thought-provoking quotes. Everything I post has a reason but I never share it so here goes with some of my favourites.
‘Are you really happy or just really comfortable?’
This is the deepest question one can ask themselves. Do not settle for a life that looks good on the outside. Do not settle for a life where a roof over your head, financial security and everything materialistic are set out for you. Work for it. When you work for it and can say to yourself, ‘This is something I have built’, that is when you will feel truly happy and accomplished. Until then keep hustling.
‘Success does not come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently.’
Especially in the scene of performance arts I’ve come across many who pursue something for a short while and call that success. For me, success is a journey and there is no end point. You need to practice something consistently to really unleash your potential in it!
‘You can speak spiritual eloquence, pray in public, and maintain a holy appearance…but it is your behaviour that will reveal your true character.’
I call such people hypocrites. I say this very confidently because I used to be one myself. Until 2 years ago I realised I need to own up to what I really feel and act on it. It is no good saying that ‘I am this…I believe in this…’ when your actions say the complete opposite.
There are several people who just act in a way to seek public approval. With social media, the number of likes and followers seems to be used to quantify whether you are being approved by society or not.
How many of them will, including myself, actually practice what they preach?
‘Generally people like to bring up your past, when your present and future appears to be better than theirs.’
I dislike people who bring up another’s past. But now, the more they do it, the more I am like ‘Is that the only thing you have against them?’
Some people are so stuck in their bubble they refuse to accept another’s success in any way, shape or form. Therefore to bring another down they use their past.
Just think. If I did that to you? How would you feel? How ‘clean’ is your past? I can guarantee that those who act in such a way do not have the best of pasts. So if you believe you have changed, then give others the benefit of the doubt that they have changed as well. It’s that simple.
‘A private life is a happy life.’
Over the past few years I have become more and more aware of people who use social media to post about there private drama and unhappiness.
Question 1: Is posting on social media going to resolve that problem? Will it give happiness?
Question 2: Are you the only one in the world who is going through problems?
Question 3: What is the purpose of you posting your personal problems on social media? If you feel like that is giving your control over the situation, look at yourself and your attitude towards life.
Question 4: Do you actually think people care when each and everyone one of us is going through our own problems? I mean some may acknowledge by liking your post, but what does a ‘like’ mean? If a ‘like’ is the validation you need, then go ahead and keep posting. But I am secretly feeling sorry for you for reasons other than for the ones you wanted me to feel sorry for.
‘A lot of people want to make the institution of marriage a substitute for a real relationship.’
Marriage is not something which should not be a result of convenience.
Do not enter marriage because the current situation you are in warrants a marriage, so it is considered socially and culturally acceptable.
A marriage is a process which should occur at the right time, with the blessings of the right people, for the right reason which is nothing but true love!
Final thoughts:
Each of these thoughts are ones which I started to think more about based on the events which were taking place around me. I am not perfect, but I’m working on myself to think bigger and wiser so I can constantly reflect and grow myself. That is what life is about. Have a reason for every action and make sure you do not hurt anyone!
An Infinite Journey 