’It’s a canon event’ - how the TikTok trend reminds us to find purpose in our pain

Writer Mica Gray explores the latest TikTok trend and why it's helpful for our spiritual lives.

If you’re like me and have found yourself scrolling through TikTok’s endless content, you may have come across the recent trend "it’s a canon event". 

A "canon event" refers to the events in our lives that though difficult or embarrassing, have ultimately made us who we are. These events could be seemingly inconsequential like dying your hair for the first time to more difficult experiences like going through your first break-up or losing a family member.