Rec | DON’T BE A SLAVE TO TRENDS

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Stop worrying about what jokes and references are currently the funniest and not “cringe”. Don’t give into every microtrend because capitalism praises those who continue to buy. If a trend helps you discover something you like, that’s amazing, but discover who you are rather than sloppily tying your identity to something that will be worthless in a week.

@vague_magenta_porpoise

Jan 27, 2025

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@sethywethy

Love this! You won't find your identity in the things that you own. You can have a room full of empty canvases but you're not an artist until you paint.

Jan 27, 2025

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