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Nina P.'s avatar

My word of the year is Contentment, and being content with my "aesthetic" or lack thereof, is the way to go. Beautiful read.

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Daisy Elle's avatar

being content with my "aesthetic" or lack thereof - can't agree more!

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fatima's avatar

I LOOOOOOVED EVERY SINGLE PARAGRAPH BECAUSE ITS WHAT IVE BEEN FEELING FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. i cant enjoy even a sunset now without thinking OHHHH it looks so aesthetic lemme take a picture for my fake life on social media .. its so frustrating. i just wanna be in the moment, wearing my mismatched socks, my hair disheveled .. my oversize hoodie and pjs. without feeling the need to fit in some box. why? why have we made these boxes to fit ourselves into?

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Milan Harper's avatar

Love this! I've also reached a level of fatigue with aesthetics, which often feels like sameness. I miss individuality deeply. I stopped buying viral home goods and apparel for this reason.

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Grace Goodman's avatar

A “curated aesthetic freak” over here, and I felt every single word. The “curated” thing is caused by the fact that I can’t control the things that happen in my life —which are really messy— so I create my own reality on Instagram and it must be beautiful. But I’m tired and bored, and you described my situation perfectly. Thank you!

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Resh Susan's avatar

I LOVED reading this. well written

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Ari In The Mountains's avatar

Thank you for this. ❤️

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A1088's avatar

This is beautiful 🕊️ Embrace the uncurated, messy, and well-loved things in your life !

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Jemy Rae's avatar

I absolutely loved this! Here's to reclaiming the "back stage" :')

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Rose's avatar

I needed to read this today. Thank you for sharing <3

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John Kevin Dolan's avatar

Like Grace, “Like a curated aesthetic in TikTok.

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