#presenceoverpixels — Public Fediverse posts
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True friendship should be giving, kind, and steady. Like looking through the eyes of a child—simple, open, and free of transactional demands.
Was recently "dropped" by a contact because I couldn’t reply to a DM immediately. This isn't the 1st time they’ve done this; they have a history of disconnecting when others don't meet their urgent timeline. But people have lives, and true connection respects boundaries.
Spent the last few days navigating some physical inflammation—a reminder to slow down and listen to my body.
Am feeling much better now, and honestly, I feel even lighter. When someone removes themselves from your sphere because you prioritize your well-being over their instant gratification, it is not a loss. It is a gift of negative space.
Letting people go easily and without resentment is an act of deep self-respect. You protect your energy for the connections that truly add value.
Here is a song for present and future friends:
https://youtu.be/HyTpu6BmE88 -
True friendship should be giving, kind, and steady. Like looking through the eyes of a child—simple, open, and free of transactional demands.
Was recently "dropped" by a contact because I couldn’t reply to a DM immediately. This isn't the 1st time they’ve done this; they have a history of disconnecting when others don't meet their urgent timeline. But people have lives, and true connection respects boundaries.
Spent the last few days navigating some physical inflammation—a reminder to slow down and listen to my body.
Am feeling much better now, and honestly, I feel even lighter. When someone removes themselves from your sphere because you prioritize your well-being over their instant gratification, it is not a loss. It is a gift of negative space.
Letting people go easily and without resentment is an act of deep self-respect. You protect your energy for the connections that truly add value.
Here is a song for present and future friends:
https://youtu.be/HyTpu6BmE88 -
Your feed is a digital container. It should feel as refreshing as a walk through the forest. If you’re scrolling past constant pitches, you have permission to curate.
I’ve spent the last year letting go of what doesn't serve my nervous system—from old roles to connections that feel like friction rather than flow.
When you stop engaging with energy-draining content, you create negative space. That space is where you invite in ideas that align with your values.
We should add to each other, providing peace rather than just promotions. When a connection is purely transactional, the cost is high.
You lose bandwidth and the potential for real, two-way conversation.
Keeping these broadcast connections clutters your feed and pulls you from Glide back into Grip.
I just disconnected from a contact who used every DM to pitch me. If you have someone like this, consider this your sign to free yourself. Hitting unfollow isn't personal—it is self-respect.
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Your feed is a digital container. It should feel as refreshing as a walk through the forest. If you’re scrolling past constant pitches, you have permission to curate.
I’ve spent the last year letting go of what doesn't serve my nervous system—from old roles to connections that feel like friction rather than flow.
When you stop engaging with energy-draining content, you create negative space. That space is where you invite in ideas that align with your values.
We should add to each other, providing peace rather than just promotions. When a connection is purely transactional, the cost is high.
You lose bandwidth and the potential for real, two-way conversation.
Keeping these broadcast connections clutters your feed and pulls you from Glide back into Grip.
I just disconnected from a contact who used every DM to pitch me. If you have someone like this, consider this your sign to free yourself. Hitting unfollow isn't personal—it is self-respect.