It’s no secret we live in a day and age where social media is everything! I personally hate social media but it’s so engrained in our culture that by not participating in it you’re taking a major setback in your business, blog, or any platform you so choose to embark upon! I have tried to pinpoint my biggest frustration with social media (instagram) primarily and I would have to say I think my biggest hurtle in jumping in full heartedly is the lack of authenticity. Now before I get a bunch of hate mail let me say I get there are some wonderful people doing wonderful things on Instagram; however, I find it incredibly difficult to see so many children posing for cameras constantly. I myself have felt trapped to do this to my own children by being apart of this specific platform; however, it never sat right with me.
We need to have limits and my kids deserve privacy to live out their childhood without a camera being constantly in their face. They also deserve parents who know balance between technology and family time. It’s a vicious cycle. We want to be apart of society, we want to be “in the know,” so to speak! But c’mon people (I am preaching this to myself too) there has to be balance. I recently took down every photo of my kids on Instagram and it felt rejuvenating! I loved every second of it.
Being a faith blogger my kids are obviously very engrained in every aspect of my life yet God has put on my heart how I can still share my story without subjecting them to the world uncandidly. I have this desire to go against the trend and keep their lives private. I’m learning new things everyday and there isn’t a manual about raising kids in such a highly technological world and the long term effects on it. It’s trial and error unfortunately. But with every lesson I learn I’m that much more equipped in raising healthy, well rounded children.
With awareness progress inevitably follows. I am always seeking God’s quest in my life and through my faith based journey. I am blessed God challenges my heart on things that seem to be the “social norm,” He is always strengthening me- Putting my flaws and imperfections right before me, thus allowing me to see myself and actions from a higher perspective. I am a work in progress and what better place to be?
Hugs,
Julie Black
Faith Based Heart by Julie Black 