This piece is a part of the contemporary 7 deadly sins, a series I'm currently working on. 

True authenticity is a near lost concept in the current social climate, as towering egos bludgeon their way through the  online space. Personalities are compressed and processed through the shallow lens of the public eye, resulting in individuals contorting their bodies and ideologies to align themselves with false idols.
- A perfect picture does not equate to a perfect life
- Just because it's trending, doesn't mean it's true
- And influencers are not exempt from influence

To reach a truly authentic reality in the modern world, I believe it is vital to consider and keep the these 3 points when interacting in online spaces.