Episode

Everyone is trending, Nobody is original?

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A Little Zen A Little Mess
Published
May 16, 2026
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454
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Summary

In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema explores a question many of us quietly feel but rarely ask out loud: Are viral trends making us more creative… or simply better copycats? From aesthetic routines and repeated formats to algorithm-friendly personalities, this episode reflects on how internet culture shapes the way we create, perform, and express ourselves online. Because somewhere between trends, likes, and validation, many of us stopped asking: What do I actually want to say? A thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity, originality, and the courage to still sound like yourself in a world full of echoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices