Why I Love Instagram

I’m pretty cynical about social media these days. Facebook and Twitter, I’ll throw you a bone now and then, but you really make me tired.  But Instagram??? LOVE!*

I love Instagram because…

  • It helps me be pay attention to God’s everyday graces.
  • It is positive, and uplifting. No one is bashing anyone on Instagram.
  • It is a creative outlet. It gives space to communicate what we’re making, the environments that are moving us, and the relationships we value.
  • It’s visual and I’m visual.

For me, Twitter is mostly information sharing. Facebook is where I post links to the blog and try to affirm others, but Instagram feels like a smaller, more personal, more inspiring world.

I’m really picky about who/what I follow on Instagram. If you put up all pictures of your kids, friends, or family, I figure I’ll see them on Facebook.

But if you want some suggestions of feeds l like, check these out:

1. benjaminhole – the ebb and flow of farming life on the Isle of Purbeck, England

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2. wranglertoday – the Today Show’s puppy with a purpose. These pictures chronicle Wrangler’s journey to becoming a guide dog.

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3. earthpix – amazing pictures of places, people, animals, and nature

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4. thedailyst – The Daily Saint – “By saints I meant people who behaved decently in a strikingly indecent society.” These are pictures of people doing random acts of kindness.

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5. bobgoff – uplifting words and pictures from the indomitable Bob Goff, author of Love Does.

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6. usinterior – beautiful pictures from state and national parks

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What Instagram feeds do YOU like that I should check out??

*If ANY form of social media feels like too much to you and you just don’t want to go there, I get it! Good for you if this is a healthy boundary…one thing you want to say “no” to.

4 Comments

  1. Robyn Huntley

    I like following She Reads Truth – the combo of 2 great things: scripture & art

    • Laura Crosby

      Yes! That’s a good one too! Thanks!

  2. Jodi James

    Apparently, TDB saw your “Gram” article, so they added a few notes:
    http://thebea.st/1BeUsaz “Instagrammer: The Passion Of A Life On The Road: On the heels of his tear-jerking film, Denali, Ben Moon shares some of his thoughts on the ’Gram.” I like your examples, Laura – a visual feast. Showing, not telling. Works for me.

    • Laura Crosby

      Ha! Right, Jodi! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this Daily Beast article – good stuff!!!

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