One must always choose life and living, especially one with purpose to create a more just, compassionate, joyful and loving one. It is the world I long for and work for. Thank you for your thoughtful post.
Sarah, thank you for articulating so tactfully and thoughtfully how I’ve been feeling for a long time! I agree wholeheartedly that social media is contributing to and in many ways creating discord and disconnection, as well as eroding tolerance, goodwill, and generosity. I too see all the polarizing posts, each declaring their lines in the sand have been unjustly crossed, and I don’t respond because I fear my brief words can’t possibly covey enough to get through the wall of “us vs them” and unless I pledge allegiance then I’m labeled “them” “other” “not to be trusted”. May I share your essay with friends (real friends/in person, not on FB)? And how do we keep this conversation going? Where is there a forum for real people to engage more meaningfully? Happy New Year, and may this be the year where more people move away from social media and toward social experience/interaction. Thank you! Be well.
One must always choose life and living, especially one with purpose to create a more just, compassionate, joyful and loving one. It is the world I long for and work for. Thank you for your thoughtful post.
Sarah, thank you for articulating so tactfully and thoughtfully how I’ve been feeling for a long time! I agree wholeheartedly that social media is contributing to and in many ways creating discord and disconnection, as well as eroding tolerance, goodwill, and generosity. I too see all the polarizing posts, each declaring their lines in the sand have been unjustly crossed, and I don’t respond because I fear my brief words can’t possibly covey enough to get through the wall of “us vs them” and unless I pledge allegiance then I’m labeled “them” “other” “not to be trusted”. May I share your essay with friends (real friends/in person, not on FB)? And how do we keep this conversation going? Where is there a forum for real people to engage more meaningfully? Happy New Year, and may this be the year where more people move away from social media and toward social experience/interaction. Thank you! Be well.