Yes, Aesthetics Are Overrated Because Life Doesn't Follow Aesthetic Guidelines
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Yes, Aesthetics Are Overrated Because Life Doesn't Follow Aesthetic Guidelines

Over time, I've realized that my life is messy and unpredictable. Sometimes I spontaneously go to the beach or take a random pic of my dog and I want all of these pics on my Instagram.

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Yes, Aesthetics Are Overrated Because Life Doesn't Follow Aesthetic Guidelines

Listen, I know it's a curse.

Sure, you truly want that latte, but you're also thinking how great that latte will look on your Instagram feed. You are picturing it with the VSCO C1 filter, right?

I know.

Albeit hard to admit, but tis the pathetic life we live.


If you scroll through Pinterest in search of flattering photo poses to duplicate at the beach later with friends, then stop right there.

A good time can't be duplicated, it just happens. Do you think the photos we find that look so genuine and candid were posed?

No.

Or maybe?

It's hard to tell, but I guess it doesn't really matter.

What does matter is that your life doesn't need to be validated by the number of likes on your Instagram pictures or whether your aesthetic matches the previous post.

As self-explanatory as this sounds, I feel that it isn't said enough.

Often times, we do things for the look and not for the enjoyment. It's almost that we have to prove to the world that we are having fun instead of actually having fun.

Yet, where's the fun in that?

I'm no expert on your life, and perhaps there is no tangible evidence. However, I can guarantee you'd be happier living your life and posting a picture on the gram only when necessary.

Sometimes I find myself refraining from posting a picture because it doesn't match my aesthetic.

Over time, I've realized that my life is messy and unpredictable. Sometimes I spontaneously go to the beach or take a random pic of my dog and I want all of these pics on my Instagram.

Should I not post it because it doesn't match? Absolutely not. Your aesthetic can be messy.

In fact, you don't have to have an aesthetic at all. There's so many rules in life, why do we have to have rules on Instagram too?

Now, I don't look down on peeps with rockin' Instagram themes because if you have the time and lifestyle then go for it!

Just please don't feel wrong for posting what you want.

Instagram is a way to share events and people in our lives, through photos, but it doesn't define you.

Do what makes YOU happy, not what will make others THINK that you're happy!

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