That’s all social media is good for: DRAMA. Dramatic rants, political stances, views on vaccines and how you feed your children are among others like direct selling, blog posts about everything under the moon all while comparing yourself to Joe Jones who got the job you wanted and a new car. Heaven forbid he make money and you not. “And OMG did you see the trip she and her DH took without her BFF I am LOL and ROTFL – stalking her snap story!”
Some will say that social media is only good for drama and comparisons. Some will say that they escape to social media to live through someone else’s life. Some will say it’s a place for people to show off their perfect life (which we know no one has). Some will say it’s a platform for honesty while others hide behind a screen name because they don’t want to get shamed. Some will make it what they want it.
Social media is that: what you want it to be.
I’ve connected with moms who are going through the same milestone as I am at the same time while pregnant or with toddlers. I’ve made lasting relationships with many of them. I’ve met up with many of them in real life to discuss our love for kids pajamas and beingets. I have reconnected with classmates from high school and seen my cousin’s kids grow from birth to junior high because of social media.
I have been the brunt of jokes. I have sold lots of things in online garage sales. I have bought even more things in said online garage sales. I have admired those who can say exactly what they feel without worrying about anything! I have over shared pictures of my dog, kids, and my life. I have reposted things that are relevant to me. I have commented, liked, disliked, loved and rolled my emoji eyes at many posts. I’ve watched too many Tasty videos and tried too many recipes.
I have been a part of groups bigger than me. I’ve created many groups. I’ve written blog posts and shared them. I have made some money from affiliate linking and direct selling. I have messaged my own personal phone from my computer to find where it is. I have referred to social media in real life like we know the people we see on there.
I’ve grown. I’ve learned. I’ve cared too much about what people thought. I have seen cyber bullying, heartbreak, sad news and funny kid stories. I’ve read great articles and even read the news from social media.
So is it just that? Drama? Yes, it can be. But it can also be what you make it…and if you choose to look past the bad and take the good; you, my friend, are going to be a better person. You are going to help others by sharing that post that meant something to you. Did maybe only one person read it and care about it? Maybe. But one person that is helped is worth any part of it.
Find the good today. Find the good in everyone. Know that everyone has a struggle and it just might be bigger than the words on the screen. The person behind that phone might need your prayers instead of your point.
Social media is here to stay, so let’s show our kids how to use it instead of abuse it. Let’s teach them how to be kind, use it as a tool – not a crutch – and take the good. We’re all humans in real life, outside of Uber app pickups, Pinterest crafts, Snapchat filters and perfect Instagram feeds. Remember to be kind, uplift and do what you love while loving those you love.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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