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Resonance creates a connection, stirring emotions, sparking reflection, or inspiring dialogue and action. It transforms engagement into an enriching experience that challenges our perspectives and compels us to question.
But there’s also a daily reality that actually cuts us off from relationships and moves us into transactions.
Every day, our devices flood with countless images, videos, and posts, each seeking a quick like—a click. Yet, how often do we pause to distinguish between resonance and what we superficially like? And why it resonates with us?
Superficial likes are fleeting. Often a reflexive reaction to an eye-catching image or headline, they spread quickly and require little from us, offering minimal return. They simplify our interactions to mere transactions.
A person can receive thousands of likes but feel empty inside. Because popularity rarely translates into meaning; just external success. It’s a world of pretend with people gathering followers on a stage of experts who don’t really care.
An artificial world already exists and it is driven by superficial metrics of likes and follower counts. It creates a diversion. Instead of deep connections, we chase never-ending approval and validation outside ourselves, which also creates addictions and widespread distraction.
Resonance allows us to deepen our ability to discern the importance of relating to others and understanding ourselves.
Imagine a world where we engage more meaningfully with fewer, not many. Each interaction fosters genuine connections, moving us beyond mere popularity contests and algorithms.
Why do likes actually exist? It’s no different than fighting to be the most liked person in social situations. What if we prioritized forums for dialogue and true connection over promotion and popularity?
In a world of disconnect, it’s up to us to seek resonant experiences, choosing depth and authenticity over the superficial. Who will you deeply connect with today?
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