Each time I’ve sat in front of the computer to compose a blog post this week, I am distracted by current events.
Most of my news is brought to me via social media channels such as facebook and twitter.
(Usually while I’m attempting to multitask 3 kids, a household, and unpacking from our recent move.)
Friends, Colleagues, and Organizations understandably share current events along with their opinions.
The thing is, from passionate political banter to borderline horrifying world news,
the past few weeks in social media have been borderline painful for me…
Why?
Because the very sense of community the brings us together?
is missing.
Social Media creates an amazing opportunity to share ideas across international borders,
create solutions for things facing the future of our society – for our children’s children,
and begin to think globally about resource conservation and technology advancement.
But it can also be used irresponsibly to cultivate fear and ignorance,
to bully and gossip about others from a seemingly private setting but in a very public way.
How we use this form of technology is entirely a reflection of personal character.
And I for one will do my best to remain silent until I have something constructive to contribute.
September 14, 2012 at 10:05 am
Was thinking of you the other day. Hope you are finally settling in and enjoying that 1st cup of coffee each day!
September 14, 2012 at 11:37 am
I’ve been feeling the same thing as of late, which saddens me. I am a time in my life that I’m heavily relying on social media for positive interaction as I’m recovering from a c-section and not able to do a whole lot. Add in a newborn with an odd sleeping schedule and I’m online a whole lot at weird hours. lol
I hope all this negativity can stop soon and we can get back to supporting, enjoying and being there for each other.
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September 14, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I am still in shock of the current situation and conflict that has occurred…all due to a movie/video I didn’t and I think most people hadn’t even heard of. I am hoping that those that are responsible (for making the video and for those inciting the violence) will find themselves facing some sort of reprimand and that the rest of the world will learn from all that has occurred.
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September 14, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I’m just sad about the whole thing. I agree with everything you’ve said here. I always go back to this message: Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate.
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September 15, 2012 at 7:21 am
I have to say I agree. I really don’t feel much of a sense of community, so I’m attempting to create a supportive online community, especially for other milspouse bloggers and writers and those helping their loved ones who are living with invisible scars (PTSD and other mood disorders). I know, sounds like a lot, but I’m just sharing my experiences knowing that there are others out there going through the same thing who feel as if they really don’t have anywhere else to turn. I have a facebook fan page as well– https://www.facebook.com/GirlAtWar
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September 15, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Amen to that!!!! I couldn’t agree with you more. I stick to posting family things on FB and my “tips” on Twitter and leave politics, news and religion alone.
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September 18, 2012 at 10:59 pm
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September 19, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I promise I wasn’t copying off your blog lol. I feel the same way! I love my life and the people in it, but *insert cuss word*, I just want to be me. I don’t want to write a blog just because I’m a military spouse. I want to write for me, and if my military life gets mixed up into it, that’s fine..
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October 4, 2012 at 12:51 am
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