If the internet were an emoji, it would be ??, especially as of late.
I am as guilty as anyone else when it comes to arguing online, because we all have an opinion.
We are inundated with protests worldwide due to Israel-Hamas, and fed the usual propaganda due to Russia-Ukraine.
But I often forget that a lot of what's going on is pushed by those seeking to elicit an emotion from folks.
Often I see videos with titles that provoke instant emotion.
How do we deal with folks who enjoy pushing our buttons just for fun?
For example, on this platform, we can use the Block function.
I personally have only blocked one person here due to verbal abuse but to be fair, I engaged with the individual on another post, where I could have left it alone.
There is plenty of negativity online, and in life, we shouldn't go out of our way seeking more like I foolishly did.
After thinking about this for a bit, I decided to try and take my own advice...ignore those who intentionally push lies, or propaganda, or whatever, solely to get a response.
With that, let's try being nicer online, and in person, because life isn't a bed of roses as it is...
Keep watching positive, or reassuring content that builds confidence, and community.
Find friends who aren't trying to drag you down, but won't shy away from being real when the occasion calls for it.
These things are not easy, but worth it for sure.
Anyway...
Thanks for reading, and please let me know your thoughts on keeping sane in an insane world, in the comments below...????
