A Few Reposts
Give And Take
The pandemic of hate continues to intensify. More and more people are listening to the kings and queens of manipulation for a reality check. What they are really getting is a hefty dose of fiction delivered by a group of narcissists who dare dispense the real facts that would give you the opportunity to make a responsible informed decision about the future of America and how we must all work together if we want positive effective change.
I find it unsettling when individuals allow themselves to become needy, feeding on sound bites that are nothing more than a hodgepodge of hyperbole. Get your head out of the sand, and start thinking for yourself. If you care enough to run your mouth, I ask you to care a bit more and not react out of fear. Seek quality information before going off on a tirade to attack what you simply don’t understand. Stop thinking others have your best interest at heart, because this is not always the case. And please, don’t allow your paranoia to get the best of you.
What most fail to realize is everyone matters, that each voice must be heard, and that collectively we can all make a difference if we follow the rules of give and take. There are people out there deceiving others for the purposes of fueling their own political ambitions, and it’s wrong, not to mention despicable. Let me not forget those media personalities who are coming from the extremes (conservative and liberal) to pad their banking accounts and all too often with a manifesto of egregious contradiction. I can’t stress this enough, GET THE FACTS BEFORE YOU REACT!
On occasion I feel compelled to sound off on news articles, blog posts, and sometimes friend’s rants via my Facebook wall. My responses are quick and typically off-the-cuff. I’ve gone back to reread my words, and I stand by my views. My goal is to always base my opinions on authentic data, thus not being eclipsed by emotion. I very seldom back down from my opinion, but I am willing to admit when I am off-target. I don’t mind being wrong, and love when a person’s slant can change my own, thus an opportunity to grow and mature. When a conversation is fueled by hate, lies and deceit, I have no choice but to abandoned the engagement because if this is your true colors then it is fair to say that our friendship might possibly have been built out of a house of cards. – paerki
Social Networking
I think the problem with the world today is not that we aren’t expressing ourselves enough, but that we are communicating the wrong way, making poor social networking choices. In other words, reactionary, caustic people shouldn’t be using Twitter or Facebook because they lack the ability to "mentally" edit. Those who think things through have a better chance of using social networking tools with more responsibility. The latter is not a judgment, but a guideline to living your best life. Stalking your friends through social networking sites speaks to an unhealthy mind requiring psychotherapy. Let’s agree to disagree on things we don’t understand. – paerki
Be A Part Of The Dialogue
There is no excuse for not being part of the dialogue. With social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.) and faster electronics, we have this amazing opportunity to be heard in a much bigger, broader and better way than ever before. This communication superpower comes with a warning. We must be responsible with our thoughts, diligent about researching our sources and, ready and able to defend our actions. There is no room for plagiarism, and your schizophrenic moments must be reconciled before publishing (unless you truly have schizophrenia). Offensive meltdowns have their time and place. Incoherent alcoholic chattering is unnecessary and will only lead to further destruction of your life. Those who are into he said, she said moments of discontent might want to rethink their strategy. Those who are forward thinkers, who are appreciative of the underdog and who offer lessons to learn by, with positive messages between the lines and witty underlying subtext, will always win in the blogosphere because many people love a happy moment, a bittersweet ending and an opportunity to reflect on the endless possibilities.
Always remember there can be a backlash to your communication endeavors, especially when applying for a job. Don’t be surprised if the person interviewing you brings up something you posted on a website, a response you made on a blog or an article you posted on Facebook. With that said, we must always try our best to formulate our thoughts with concise communication as to not look, sound or appear stupid, and especially not to appear like a foolish frivolous thinker.
I’m not about popularity. I’m more about quick easy dialogue. My entries are in different formats: diary, commentary, teachable moments, confrontational from a newsworthy perspective, silly and whimsical from fun outings with friends and sensitive moments, too. I make no apologizes for what I write. There are times when my opinions change, which I think is great. I enjoy seeing the evolution of my thoughts within my writing. I am always willing to concede at any given moment. – paerki
