les journaux intimes rouges de maison
(the red house diaries)
I don’t know if a world that is connected and reconnected on so many levels is such a good thing.
Unfortunately, many people type or text things they would never dream of saying in person to someone- and for good reason.
If I could change one thing about our social media forums, it would be the ability to strike out at will and hurt someone…it’s terribly easy to write something mean, hurtful, cowardly, and shitty. I see it every day. “Sorry” comes too easily. A good rule to follow might be to think; not just before you speak but before you type. Take five minutes to decide if you really need to say what you think you do.
I’m betting you’ll find you probably don’t, more often than not.
I think we (the Human race) have let our desire to have the “last great word” overpower our compassion for each other. Our ability to reach out, lift up, and empower each other through acts of kindness is what makes us so special, and elevates us to our higher potential. Can you say with a clean conscience that your kind deeds outweigh your hurtful and selfish acts? Are you aligned with the positive, or the negative?
I’m not a religious person, but for those of you who profess a great devotion, I’m fairly certain that Facebook and text messages carry very little weight in the afterlife, if there is one; unless of course you’re using them to belittle and bully your fellow man.
Just something to think about. May you all be truly thankful.
Peace-
T.
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