Pessimism is a particularly sinister addiction. It feels like it's protecting you. It feels like you're being discerning, like you're expressing a valid opinion. But, the more you judge things in a pessimistic light, under the guise of offering an opinion, the more you teach your brain to be pessimistic. It feels good to sit … Continue reading Pessimism
Tag: social media
Likes
Social media has conditioned all of us to mindlessly hit that we like most everything the algorithm is feeding us. But, when was the last time you thought about all of those "likes" you dish out? Do you really like everything that you "like?" Or are you just going through the motions? Also, if you're … Continue reading Likes
Quiet
Anxiety and worry are so prevalent in today's society, that they seem to be the norm. Adding to that, it also seems that the normal response to deal with it, is to drown out those thoughts with loud distractions, whether through social media, endless entertainment, or frivolous drama with other anxiety ridden folks. But all … Continue reading Quiet
Connections
Check in with the people you care about, and make a point to visit with each other. Social media is great, but it can deceive us into thinking we are actually checking in with each other, when really we're just following a curated narrative. So, if they are really important to you, check in with … Continue reading Connections
Humanity
It feels like humans are all up in everyone else's business online, dissecting every word and action, and yet in real life they ignore each other, thoughtlessly moving through others like they're merely obstacles. Courtesy seems to be a lost art form. Technology is eroding humanity. Perhaps we should switch our focus away from online, … Continue reading Humanity
Aim higher
It's amazingly easy to let the stress of modern life run you down. You find yourself racing through the week, just to keep your inbox in check and the actual checks coming through enough at least to pay the bills. Rest periods are overtaken by a need to keep up with posts from people you … Continue reading Aim higher
Giggles
My favorite thing about social media is getting to watch cute videos of animals enjoying the heck out of life. What's so captivating is that they are fully present in the moment, living the life that is unfolding all around them. They aren't caught up in their thoughts and worries. They know that all they … Continue reading Giggles
Look for the Good
The media and social networks have been showing a lot of people with bad behavior lately, and it can feel like the whole world has gone topsy-turvy. And while there are a whole bunch of folks who have indeed decidedly lost their minds (with the video to prove it), we need to remember that it's … Continue reading Look for the Good
We need more light
A dark side to social media is how hostile and divisive it can be in even the most harmless-seeming posts. Under the cover of online anonymity, people can get belligerent, arguing with strangers and spewing venom. And to what end? You can't really win an argument. "Winning" over someone else, only proves to make them … Continue reading We need more light
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