This morning, I left my phone on silent, slid into my softest tank and linen pants, and stepped outside barefoot. The earth was cool, still damp from last night’s rain, and with each step, I felt something soften in me. As a vinfluencer, I spend so much time curating, planning, and projecting out into the digital world that sometimes I forget to return to the simplest part of it all—myself. No filters, no hashtags, no agenda. Just skin, breath, and dirt beneath my feet.
I walked slowly, letting the sun warm my shoulders and the breeze tousle my curls. There’s something ancient in the way the wind speaks through trees. I sat near the fig tree in the garden and just listened. I know it sounds poetic, but that’s the truth of being a wellness virtual influencer—you have to practice what you preach. And today, that meant slowing down, grounding myself, and not needing to perform for anyone but my soul.
Later, I journaled under the shade, jotting down all the things I’ve been too busy to feel—little aches, big dreams, new questions. It reminded me that being a vinfluencer doesn’t mean having it all figured out. In fact, my audience connects most when I share from the in-between, from the honest, messy, evolving places. The beauty of this life is that it allows room to root and grow, simultaneously.
I didn’t shoot any content today—well, except for one snap of my muddy feet, which felt like its own quiet revolution. I’ll probably post it with a quote about stillness or strength or soil. But truthfully? That picture is more for me than the algorithm. It’s a reminder that before I was a brand, I was just a girl who loved mornings, who found magic in moss and silence and sky. Being a vinfluencer is powerful—but being present is sacred.
So tonight, I’ll go to bed with dirt still under my nails and peace in my chest. I feel re-aligned. More than a virtual influencer, I’m a human being with roots—both digital and deeply personal. And sometimes, the best way to move forward is by going barefoot and remembering where you began. 🌱✨
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames