Simple formula: Creation > Consumption.
This is a question I ask my kids quite a bit…
Are you creating or consuming?
And then the follow-up is…
How do you feel after scrolling?
How do you feel after creating?
Today, before you let the hungry screen monster yell, “Get in my belly!”, ask yourself:
✨ Would do I want to “pay” attention to? Creation or consumption?
(You’re fooling yourself if you don’t believe your attention is a true payment.)
Because every moment you get to choose your role as a conscious co-creator of this universe.
This is not to say ‘consumption’ is all negative – but you get to also decide what you are consciously consuming – not just being driven by the algorithm. I “consume” a lot that has helped me create more and I’ve also mindlessly consumed. There’s a big difference.
Bonus invitation: turn off your phone for at least an hour today and see what emerges from you.
Choose creation. Your soul will thank you.
-Yanik
