I am a connector

I am a connector, not an influencer. 

Lately I've pondered this ‘push’ to be on social media, to be creating content especially reels, and especially reels with my face because the algorithms are fueled by this. And in this virtual world followers are important, followers indicate ‘status’ or perhaps popularity.  Which for me hits upon elementary school shaming in a big way, always the nerd not the popular kid.

I’m guilty of it - ooh they only have 100 followers, what socials are they on, what’s the engagement there? Pretty quickly judgment brain kicks in, they’re (a small business) not really engaged with facebook therefore their entire business sucks. Move along....

This social media paradigm creates weird gaps in how micro businesses like mine are perceived. That we should be producing content, attracting the masses, oohing and ahhing with dazzling dance moves and filters. 

It’s made for extroverts. I’m an introvert.

It’s the whole irony of hustle culture - keep doing, keep moving, keep producing, do not rest - provide free content, get people to buy in. 

It’s gross. 

And we keep scrolling.  We keep scrolling because the apps are set up to ping our dopamine.

What I offer this world is not for the masses, it's to hold a container for a person to meet themself, to take a break for the world that continually demands more and more. 

I am a connector.

I connect people to their bodies through bodywork. I connect people to additional resources which support their healing whether mental or physical or a combination.

I connect to other people and organizations who are passionate about what they do. 

I connect through honest conversation and curiosity. 

I am also connecting with what I offer this world and showing up.

More words and ponderings to come as the process unfolds.