I understand the importance of social media in modern business. I truly do. But I’ve never been one to follow the crowd.
Long before I shied away from social media, I made other unconventional choices. In my early twenties, I lived without electricity—not as a weekend experiment but as a way of life. I pumped my own drinking water, split firewood for heat and cooking, and lit my home with candles and oil lamps. It was hard work, but it grounded me in a way that modern life rarely does. I learned patience, rhythm, and the quiet beauty of simplicity.
Years later, I went without a phone entirely. Friends and family would knock on my door or find me at work or through a neighbor, and there was something unexpectedly beautiful and human in that. Later still, I gave up my car for years. I took buses, trains, and my own two feet. It slowed life in a way that made room for noticing things: overheard conversations, the rhythm of the city, strangers who became friends.
These choices simplified my life and shifted my perspective. They taught me a lot about connection, intention, and the kind of presence that can’t be curated in a feed.
So while I don’t maintain a thriving social media presence (for now—this may change), I’m absolutely here. I’d love to hear from you through a message, an email, or a conversation in person.
-Karri