As you may know, I’m into social media – I have a facebook account, i have a blog, I even have a Myspace account. I love social media! There can be so much good done in the world, though social media isn’t the only way to accomplish good things, it’s certainly an important component about getting good and positive messages out.
But, like any invention, from the discovery of fire to everything created after that, it can be used to do good or to accomplish evil purposes. Fire can be used to either warm your family or to burn down the neighbor’s home.
I’m sure we’ve all read the news accounts where people with apparently nothing better to do, use their myspace, facebook and other social media pages to trash-talk others. Teenagers are especially prone to this, possibly because this is their technology. Us older folks aren’t immune, however, and we tend to do the same thing from time to time.
So, here’s today’s challenge:
If you have an account on a social media site, find one of your connected friends and send them a positive message. Tell them how much you appreciate them. Remind them of something they’ve recently done that inspired you or helped you or taught you.
If you see something negative posted about someone else, no matter how well-deserved you think that criticism is, simply ignore it. Refuse to comment on it or pass it on.
I know you all can do this.
used with permission from Service - The Action Form of Love
But, like any invention, from the discovery of fire to everything created after that, it can be used to do good or to accomplish evil purposes. Fire can be used to either warm your family or to burn down the neighbor’s home.
I’m sure we’ve all read the news accounts where people with apparently nothing better to do, use their myspace, facebook and other social media pages to trash-talk others. Teenagers are especially prone to this, possibly because this is their technology. Us older folks aren’t immune, however, and we tend to do the same thing from time to time.
So, here’s today’s challenge:
If you have an account on a social media site, find one of your connected friends and send them a positive message. Tell them how much you appreciate them. Remind them of something they’ve recently done that inspired you or helped you or taught you.
If you see something negative posted about someone else, no matter how well-deserved you think that criticism is, simply ignore it. Refuse to comment on it or pass it on.
I know you all can do this.
used with permission from Service - The Action Form of Love
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:10:00 PM
Good post! I agree that with the influx of social media, there is also an influx of negativity and using Facebook or blogs as a verbal weapon against others.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:01:00 PM
Good thought. It is always nice to receive a positive and encouraging comment from someone, or a note of appreciation. What a better thing to spread around than negativity. But speaking of positives . . . I see you survived your birthday! Hooray for you. Now I am looking forward to reading all about the fifty fun and exciting things you are going to be doing this year.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:26:00 PM
So well said !
We all need positive attitudes and kind words...being mean and negetive is so toxic !
I can't get over that you don't "Twitter" too ! LOL
Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:46:00 AM
I especially like how you said to ignore the negative posts. There are a lot of them out there and I don't bite either. I just move on. I'm generally not a lurker but in those cases, I don't comment.
Thursday, April 09, 2009 4:08:00 PM
Ok Grammee... will do!!!
Thursday, April 09, 2009 7:42:00 PM
I accept your challenge! This is such a good principle for us all to keep in mind.
Xazmin