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Originality Isn’t Dead: Imitation over Influence
Becoming Janessa Shaw Becoming Janessa Shaw

Originality Isn’t Dead: Imitation over Influence

In a world where everything feels like it’s been done, said, or posted before, the idea of being original can feel impossible — like chasing smoke. Algorithms tell us what to wear, how to think, and what’s worth sharing. But somewhere underneath the mimicry and marketability, there's still a pulse of something real. This post is a search for that pulse — through identity, society, and connection — and a reminder that originality isn’t about escaping influence, but transforming it into something unmistakably you.

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An Old Friend: Anxiety & Accountability
Friendships & Intimacy Janessa Shaw Friendships & Intimacy Janessa Shaw

An Old Friend: Anxiety & Accountability

This week I witnessed just how deep our collective anxiety runs—especially in the next generation. Behind the screens and silence is a feeling we all know too well. It’s not just a “kids these days” issue; it’s a mirror. And if we don’t start facing it now, we risk losing more than attention spans—we lose real connection.

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