That is the important distinction you have to make right, did people go there to see the flower, or did they go to capture it and post it so that people can know they saw it? The intention is so important. But I feel this kind of fatigue of oversaturation in every aspect of my life, though. Books, philosophy, articles, and with the whole publish or perish system, writing gets churned out so fast, that there is no way of staying up to date with everything. And if you do, you will already be behind others. Might as well not read it and wait for others to condense it. Sorry for this random insert of undigested thought, hopefully it kind of relates.
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I do relate. It's a kind of exhaustion on all levels. And because of the digital age you know what you are missing and are yet to learn and do. Classic FOMO.
I think the intention is to feel or find wonder. Sure, if you are an influencer you'll seek it on purpose for an audience. It's not that I'm blaming individuals or the collective for the saturation - it's just the way of things now, and I personally find it too much. Perhaps it's me that should simply flick the switch and turn off the lights. But we are so intertwined with the digital aren't we, especially in how it tangles with the need to connect.
For sure, and that is the biggest problem: switching it off feels like losing a part of yourself. And for sure, we need to create and cultivate some wonder. But with the oversaturation from all sides, it really feels debilitating in terms of trying to get up and do things some days. But I hear you, and one should try and cultivate spaces where you can still find that sense of wonder, and in which you can limit the saturation. I hope that this makes at least some sense!
It does. I think cultivation is an important practice!
For sure, such an important word and idea.