What R U Looking At?  

It is no secret the media we consume influences the ways in which we behave, the ways we view ourselves, and the ways we interact with one another. Over-exposure to certain types of stimulus can lead to distorted views of reality and to increases in psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, lonliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts to name a few. With social media and connectivity being such a huge part of modern life, W.R.U.L.A. was created.

Even though we mainly use our eyes to consume social media, it can often be done "blindly". Hence the inspiration for the collection. Like zombies droning along, we can so easily spend hours every day tapping, clicking, swiping, etc., completely unaware of what or how much media we are consuming - or the effects it may be having on us.

"Eyes Open" (Super-Rares) 

It takes effort and awareness to open our eyes - especially to our own faults or bad habits. Yet, while it can be difficult, the rewards can have profound effects on our lives and health. Plus, the positive changes and habits we build in our own lives can serve as inspiration and motivation for others.

Here we have 44 brave souls who have removed their blinders and opened their eyes. That does not mean they deleted their social media accounts for good and chucked their phones into the river. It also does not mean that they have become perfect or happy all the time. No one is perfect or happy 24/7. It just means they have chosen to become conscious participants in their own lives and the content they consume. They have chosen to use social media in more positive ways. They have also learned how to better manage their thoughts and emotions. They are also here to show us that anything is possible - for themselves, and for you!

About the Project  

The W.R.U.L.A. project was designed to raise awareness (and funds) to help remind us to be more conscious of “What We Are Looking At”.

W.R.U.L.A. promotes the ideas of:

W.R.U.L.A. is not against social media! Social media does not have to be bad. It can be a place to share content, ideas and feelings with others in a meaningful way. You can follow W.R.U.L.A. on social media to not only stay up-to-date with the project, but to learn helpful self-care strategies for managing stress, anxiety and depression. The whitelist challenges and giveaways will all be centered around things we can do in our daily lives to help strengthen our mental health and well-being.