If I didn’t take a picture of it and post it on social media, did it even happen?
The answer is yes.
My family and I do dozens of cool things every year that I don’t post on social media.
- Sometimes, for the sake of savoring the moment instead of trying to “document” it.
- Sometimes, because I’m exhausted after the fun trip and don’t want to post it.
- Sometimes, because I prefer my privacy.
- Sometimes, because it’s a form of silent protest.
I protest the idea that you have to share your whole life on social media for everyone else’s consumption.
🧔♂️I can be a good dad without having to broadcast it to everyone.
🧔♂️I can be a good husband without having to brag about it.
🧔♂️I can be a good person without having to “show” everyone all the good deeds I do.
Does that make sense?
There are thousands of people out here trying to prove something by what they post. Trying to put up a facade that they have things together, that they are “being good” or “doing good,” but inwardly, it’s an absolute mess. They’re trying to convince themselves and/or convince everyone else of a certain narrative.
I post The Daily Omer because I want to share something worthwhile, something that will benefit you as a reader. I don’t need to “prove” anything by the things I post.
My family and I had a great Christmas. My wife, kids, and I have had a ton of fun. Lots of great family time. And I hope you’ve had an awesome Christmas and great family time as well. Soak it up! Enjoy it!
And if you don’t post about how awesome it’s been, just know I’ll be worrying, making all kinds of assumptions, judging, and criticizing from afar. 😜
Omer Redden 