Not a 15 second reel,but a 15 minute read.

Our generation is so absorbed into reels,trends where we glorify minute things,dim the bigger ones.

What is happening?

A reel/trend strategically aligns human minds to think alike to an extent we lose ourselves into the loop.All of us are vulnerable to get stuck in that loop that draws you out of reality.Reality is not beautiful,it is not perfect,it is messy more than you can imagine.

When I was a kid,all I can remember is weaving stories around three-four random words that my dad gave for me and those creative talks in the terrace.A life without trends set by others.A life where I enjoyed for myself but not to show people that I am enjoying.If you know what I mean,you had an actual life before we got caught in this loop,where other people define your happiness.

See,this loop is like a coin with two sides.There is good and bad.I never saw my parents being conscious of their physical fitness but I am astonished how our generation realised how much physical fitness is important.How did we get into this?It is because social media is filled with people prioritising their physical health,reels with catchy song edits about going to gym,who doesnt get motivated?

So,this is the good side of the coin.

By now,you already realised what is on the other side.Reels/trends are designed for reaching a larger community,it uses a small thing which you can relate to pull you into the loop.Once you are in it,you lose the capability to think yourself,react to situations independently,basically yourself.Trust me everyone of us including me have been there.

An interesting example,the reel goes like, “I am a person who is always on the giving side,never on the receiving side”.Do you sympathise for yourself being that way?After you have watched the reel,do you develop a sense of acceptance and feeling of sacrifice?You will feel like you are a person who sacrificed everything.Why?Because we are directed to feel so.This is where you are in the loop,without knowing you are in it.

The problem is we do not realise that we often victimise ourselves and make us believe that we are going something really big,when we are actually going through something very small.This is what I mean by glorifying minute things.It reduces your resilience to actual problems,you victimise yourself to seek people’s sympathy,without actually dealing with the problem.Trust me,dealing with the problems rationally is much shorter,easier and emotionally less draining.

Some reels are even more dangerous, “If they are not responding to your texts immediately,you are not important for them”,I mean that is for you to decide and depends on the person who you are talking about.He/she may be a doctor doing a life saving surgery,and you are here judging your bond with them due to a random social media algorithm.It puts unrealistic expectations on your mind.

Don’t let social media rule how you feel,how you perceive the world and how you react.If you want to escape the loop and land in reality..Reading,Writing and deep sensitive conversations can be a way and I try to create a small corner for the same.

If you are still with me,I am amazed by your intact attention span….Just kidding.

Yours,

Nilani🌜