What happens when the pressure to look effortless becomes anything but?
This week on InSight Out, Devin Almonte takes a look at the trending Gen Z phenomenon known as aura farming, a performative attempt to appear cool without trying. But it’s more than just a teenage TikTok stunt. It’s a window into a deeper cultural pressure we’re all facing: to shape our lives for approval, rather than live from truth.
In this episode, Devin shares:
- What aura farming is and why it’s not as harmless as it seems
- The adult version of this game—from curated faith to “real” Instagram posts
- How this relates to the rise of social credit and identity collapse
- Bethenny Frankel’s take on the obsession with image
- The tragic story of Taylor Rousseau Grigg and what it reveals about the cost of performance
- What Scripture says about being seen by God instead of performing for the world
📖 Scripture References:
- Matthew 6:1
- Galatians 1:10
- 1 Samuel 16:7
- Ephesians 2:10
👉 Today’s episode continues the conversation we started last week in the episode, Scored by Society: The Quiet Rise of Social Credit in America. If you missed it, it’s worth going back to hear how social credit has made it's way into our culture.
📬 Bonus Content This Week:
Find practical action steps for living a life shaped by truth—not applause—in this week’s newsletter: insightoutmedia.org/newsletter
💬 Want to talk about it more?
Have you ever caught yourself trying to look put together… instead of actually being okay?
What pressure do you feel to present the “right” version of yourself—and what would it look like to just be real?
Let’s talk about identity, approval, and how we let go of the performance.
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