.a facade of happiness.

assalamualaikum,

have you noticed that most influencers only share happy moments on their social media?

we would gobble up all the worry-free stories drenched with fairies singing their life montage like the ravenous ogre that we are (you can be other mythical being if you want to but hey shrek isn't so bad) and later be sad (or jealous) because our life is not as glamorous or fortunate as theirs.

the only sadness or problems they share would be about others who are in need which is notable because they can get all the attention and help that none of us, ordinary people, can gather.

it is not anybody's fault really.

they choose which stories to share and probably don't want followers to sympathize with their struggles that i'm sure everybody has but just at different degrees. same struggles but not in the same boats? they also do that to promote a certain lifestyle that matches the products they are selling or represent. we as outsiders should be wiser than just being a mindless ogre and be grateful with what we have while relishing the stories they shared.

however, somehow i do wish they share real life situations where not everything is as breezy. that would be refreshing as it would be inspiring on how they overcome the obstacles. some of you might disagree. just like a bunch of you who believes that social media or a movie is where we go to run from reality and so it is okay if it doesn't make sense, exaggerated and gold-plated.

to each their own.

i'm just writing this today to ask,

are you happy?

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thank you for reading!