Air, Water, Instagram

This is a creative article that reflects the writer's experience taking a long break from social media and how that break raised deep questions about digital dependency. They explore the illusion that constant engagement with social platforms keeps you connected to the world—and how stepping away doesn’t mean disconnection or being “out of touch.”

They discuss how heavy reliance on online interactions often creates stress, anxiety, and a distorted sense of reality. The author argues that true awareness and peace come from balancing the “virtual world” and the “real world,” and discovering that being without constant social media can lead to clarity, deeper self-love, and a more mindful way of living.