21 days of no social media, Journey…

“But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”

Matthew 24:13 ESV

So on the 31st day of my gratitude journey, I was so pumped up, so said ok God what’s next? As I showered for work I literally heard 21, I said ok what shall I do for the next 21 days? As the day went by I thought of all the things that were the most distracting to me and at that very moment it hit me, clear as day SOCIAL MEDIA! So I decided that at 11:59 pm I’d be logging out of all sites that I am connected to and put my attention to the things that needed a bit more of my attention.

Naturally, the first day was a struggle but after the second day I didn’t have the urge to peek in to see “what’s going on”. I simply replaced social media with research, whether it dealt with my business or my personal journey. I was able to think clearly and I felt more creative than before.

I must say this was a very interesting journey. It wasn‘t hard at all, but it was a very different experience that was well needed and worth it. The first thing I realized about being disconnected to the social media world is that you get to stay present in the moment. It was definitely funny sitting back at the many events that I attended during my absence of social media. I attended birthday celebrations, my daughters stepping up ceremony, everyday things that we all feel we have to capture every single moment of, like our dinner, what we are watching on tv or our current location. I actually felt great keeping those moments to myself and I enjoyed every moment of it.

Of course I stuck out like a sore thumb amongst everyone else that shared every moment on their social sites. The coolest thing is realizing that I had supporters of my journey, I had a few people ask if it was ok if they posted me in their stories and sites, I laughed and said I’m not hiding from social media, that it was fine and they can post as usual.

I truly think it’s a great idea to disconnect for a while to regroup and recharge. One of the main reasons I was led to do so was because (in my opinion), social media is a deep pit of negativity and has the ability to suck you right in. I’m currently in the mist of healing and recreating my energy, so it was only right that I let go of one of the things I devoted my life to, so to say, lol don’t judge me! because in some way, shape or form so have you. Don’t get me wrong I didn’t eat, sleep, drink or breathe it, I just allowed it to strip me away from a lot of moments that I am unable to get back.

Unconsciously, we allow the world into our lives and we let other people’s lives have some kind of affect on us, whether it’s inspiring or depressing. At some point we need to learn how to disconnect! Now that my 21 days are up I don’t even have the desire to post my about my personal affairs, of course I’ll still utilize it to help grow my businesses, but on a personal level I’m good. I’m even at the point where if the first 5 post are negative, I log right off I don’t need that kind of energy in my life.

In conclusion, I loved my 21 days of no social media journey and I challenge you to disconnect and pour that extra energy into yourself. Nothing but goodness is waiting for you, you just have to allow yourself to be less distracted with things that serve you no good.

Thanks for taking the time out to read my blog and it blessed your soul. I hope and pray that your eyes meet my words again in the near future. Until then, Stay blessed and do all things with a loving heart...

Peace & Love,

Dopie 😘

Originally posted 7/29/2018 and will be doing this again!

21 days of no social media

What will you make in your 21 days?