On Being Seen

I can post a photo of a finished project on Instagram without thinking twice. A perfectly fit joint, a pile of waiting-to-be-laid-stone, the shape of a curved wall. That kind of sharing feels safe.

But sharing something deeper? A line from a blog post? A reflection on the hopes and dreams and fears and disappointments that go with the work? That feels riskier.

Here on SassoStones, with its more reflective tone and space for nuance, there's room to get into deeper waters.

But sharing it with a bigger audience? On social media? It feels like being seen.

Why is that so scary for some of us?

I know what I would say to someone going through the same thing (I’m sure I’m not alone in this). Vulnerability builds connection. Sharing your real voice is how the right people tend to find you.

But advice is easier to give than to follow.

There’s still a moment, right before I hit post, where my finger hovers. And I wonder if I should just stick to the stone.