This Ritual was created with the intention of leaving social media behind and moving forward with my creative exploration.
After spending many years using social media, I had a realisation that it serves no purpose for me. If anything, it has more of a negative impact. Forcing me to create content with no reasoning. It is an addiction, I didn't even realise how badly I was addicted. I will never get enough likes to suit my ego. Likes and followers aren't even a currency so I don't need them.
As for sharing my art well, not everyone deserves to look at my art. It's here for those who appreciate it because it's very special to me it's not for everybody, it's for those select people that are looking for it!
I found the perfect spot for my Ritual. The stone circle at the Dearne Valley Country park. Firstly, I laid out my blanket for my ceremony. I surrounded myself with my art work, the reason behind my need to focus. I was approached by two girls who came over to appreciate my work, already a better interaction than a social media one. They left feeling inspired and I continued with my journey also feeling inspired.
Next, I grabbed some crystals to bake in the sun. I did this to cleanse them from any negative energy from my social media usage. I focused on movement such a yoga and used deep breathing method to free me of the negative impact of social media. Then I did some doodling before taking some photos of my artworks while they connected with nature.
The Ritual left me feeling free, it helped guide me to my next steps.
Good bye social media, hello actually socialising.
