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Alright. Let's talk. So, it's a complex, but simple topic. It can confusing navigating the social media realm. "How much do I say, share, post etc..." There are indeed boundaries one must put up to navigate this very personal public space. Is it a big deal? Not really. It it important? Maybe so. I personally am learning my relationship with social media and what that really means. I don't want to care what people think about me or how they choose to rate my life. I don't want to sell myself to you in exchange for likes. It doesn't have to be this way and in some cases it is not. It is simply "what it is" nothing more and nothing less.
The tricky part is how amazing the global connection truly is. Right here and right now I have the ability to connect and communicate with the entire online network. Who is to say who sees this or that. The reach is exquisite and unknown which fuels the mystery machine. So, I suppose the problem or so-called-problem bottom line could be communication. If you don't know how to communicate and advocate for yourself it could be discouraging. So if anything that only reflects back to ourselves as to what we could potentially work on or work through. It is a good place to practice and a way to find your voice. Some are better at communicating through their written words versus actually speaking. Some are better at communicating visually or with sounds.
One of my favorites books, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison makes a very good point at the end. I'm not going to tell the whole story to spoil it for any readers who haven't read it, but I will summarize. He was making a point that to be invisible is a means of survival and like a superpower, but there is also a time to come out into the light and out of the darkness/hiding. Hiding is a form of protection and is very necessary at times. There is always a balance and people manage it differently. So it seems as if it is something we must come into the light as well as disappear into the dark.
What are your thoughts on this matter? What are ways in which you protect yourself on the internet? How do you feel about social media in general? Is it better to share more personal information or more edited "safe" information? Is it sustainable? How does it effect our mind and habits and the way in which we perceive ourselves and others? Just some things to think about and i'm sure we've all had these thoughts before since it is so ingrained in our society now. Should we overthink it? Probably not, but we might. Try and love yourself and love those who love you. Don't watch people- focus on your Self and YOUR life FIRST. Remember what's real and recognize what's artificial. You are the most important. Trust that.
Love and Respect,