Instagram Mirage

Although the sentiment has been shared over and over again, it is worth repeating that instagram is not reality.

It is the merely the highlight of the prettiest snaps and views from the days. Missing from the archives:

• The unflattering angle that makes you look pregnant with 3 chins

• The progression of your hair during humidity

• The 5 toddler tantrums that you fought after arriving home until bedtime

• The 7 eye rolls you gave your husband

• The gasp you made when you looked at your budget to actual

So if you find yourself coveting what you perceive others to have, remember that Instagram is focused on the highest of highs. It is easy to curate a beautiful feed full of edited images and drool-worthy videos.

That is not to say that those moments are made up, rather they are the best minutes of our day.

Perspective allows us to realize that most people are just like us. They too are just trying to survive and thrive. They too are trying to look like they have zero wrinkles, one chin, and a snatched waistline. They too are not showcasing the many toddler tantrums, sugar rushes, and Cheeto faces. They too cannot believe the words that came out their husband's mouth.

So when you are gazing into the instagram abyss dreaming you too can have a fairytale life, remember that those curated moments are fast and fleeting. I bet your life also has the joys and happiness that you seek, you just need to stop and smell the flowers.

XO

Tay