Instagram is my new teacher

On this Teacher's Day, let's explore how Instagram has become the new teacher in our lives. If reading the title made you think I have lost my mind in the current pandemic situation, fear not! Let me share some very interesting facts about how I believe Instagram is now my new teacher.

Life flipped over in 2020 as we started living in quarantine mode. Our sources of entertainment were limited, but social media opened up unlimited possibilities. Do you agree? Read on for more.

I learned basic photography skills from a housewife who cooked food with love for her family and used sunlight to click beautiful photos. Taadaa! I saw a delectable picture from her.

I learned that we should celebrate our flaws from a dear friend who poured her heart out in a morning caption.

I learned that pain can be beautiful from a teenage girl who skillfully wrote poems using heart-wrenching words.

I learned about commitment from a biker who completed his ongoing project despite being stranded for a month in this situation.

I learned that a social media influencer can be a shy person in real life because he likes to be behind the camera and express his feelings only through his work.

I learned that a food blogger, who skips and hops in pubs, restaurants, and 5-star hotels, is an introvert and loves his maa k hath ka khana (his mother's homemade food).

I learned that a working woman who recently lost her job can become a teacher to her kid and teach him cooking & baking, promoting gender equality in the long run.

I learned that a middle-aged boy with severe back pain aspires to become a dancer after finding inspiration from his social media feed.

I learned that a girl who feared her abusive relationship with her boyfriend secretly finds solace in posting photos on her Instagram feed, which gives her a sense of freedom and moments of happiness.

You have to trust me on this one. The list can go on and on. Taking everything with a pinch of salt is what Instagram Stories and feeds helped me learn.

Happy Teacher's Day to our new-age teacher – our Social media feed! 🎉"