Scroll On

Have you ever gone down the Instagram rabbit hole? You think of someone or you go to search for someone and click on a different picture that leads to endless scrolling. You only realize what you’re doing when you have to wipe the drool from your mouth.

I was blow drying my hair and a reality star popped into my head. I thought about searching her on Insta, but decided against it. I knew I would be sucked into the vortex.

Do you get so engrossed in someone else’s life that you stop living your own? I do, sometimes. I follow and watch how others live, decorate their homes, style themselves, cook, and live out their faith. Sometimes, I get lost in their feeds and am blinded from seeing the life right in front of me.

I love a good scroll. It feels good to zone out. What doesn’t feel good is when I lose sight of what’s right in front of me. I have three amazing kids. My husband is my best friend and I truly enjoy time with him. I love the community that has come around The Messy Mingling. It brings me life. Instagram is pretty and useful for a good scroll, but it doesn’t replace my life.

I enjoy looking at the pretty pictures and being inspired by Scripture and positive quotes. I also love my life and want to live in the present moment aware of the people right in front of me. I want to live MY best life not someone else’s. I hope this inspires you (and me) to scroll on and enjoy what is right in front of you.

Love & Blessings,

Meg