Ok! I have already told y’all how important I think it is to protect my sanity. Meet the Press, The View, and your posts give me the news. I can’t sit languishing in the national news for breakthrough reports. We are so inundated with the craziness of brewing fascism that I must vet my sources and keep my head out of the sand just enough to stay aware of current events. However, lately I have succumbed to a dangerous escape – social media. What?!
When I say social media, I mean all of it – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, with ChatGPT as my chaser. I feel it is my spiritual duty to warn you –
DON’T GET CAUGHT UP!
Whatever you do, don’t get caught up in the real/reel world. Before you know it, hours have passed, and you have been usurped by content-creating, commercial-capturing couples, crimefighters, comedians, and crooners. And yes, they are captivating, and some are hilarious. What?!
WARNING:
Social media can also be particularly dangerous for us seniors, as well as other age groups.
- Most of the ads serve as vehicles for content creators to generate income. You click and buy; they get paid. And today, Oprah ain’t Oprah – it’s a bot! What this means for us is that every time you see something for enhanced beauty, a plant that has exceptional growth, or a comfortable, low-cost bra for huge boobs, etc., check reviews for the products. Don’t believe every ad you see. Vet! Vet! Vet! (Ask me how I know).
- Be cautious of the news and entertainment content you see on YouTube and social media platforms. I watched the narration of the debate between Jasmine Crockett and Candace Owens. The visual showed only their picture. It was so juicy, I decided to watch the actual debate, except there wasn’t one. The narrated bot voice was the story, and the story was a lie. Be careful to vet all news sources.
What Gets to Me
I’m enticed by the creativity of the videos and podcasts, and while they serve as a diversion from the craziness of these days, they also keep me tied to the reels, instead of reality. What?!
Notice, I haven’t been posting lately? I’ve been too busy emoting over videos. My actor/producer friend encouraged me to start podcasting. I’ve been so busy “researching” (that’s what I call it) that I haven’t invested in starting my channel. What should I do?
Here comes the ask
Should I talk about getting older, rant about things that work my last nerve, and forewarn you about impending diseases? Or should I find the humor in painful politics and soften the blow with spiritual offerings?
Hey…..I already do this in my blog! posts So, I’m ending with my “commercial:”
Y’ALL TURN OFF THE REELS AND READ MY BLOG POSTS!!
(please)
Joy Juice
One reason I am captivated by the social content is the humor – I’m cracking up and amazed by how these folks come up with their material. Introducing spicy…a blog, I say, “Sometimes, you just gotta laugh,” and we do. However, as much as I seek to be entertained, I remain purposeful and intentional and understand the importance of conscious action. Every day at 1PM, I join many others in centering and praying for the planet. I invite y’all to join me, but y’all can still laugh from time to time.
“…a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, – Ecclesiastes 3:4
“…laughter supports us on the eightfold path, teaching equanimity, compassion, patience, kindness (Metta) and supporting us along the difficult path.” – Buddhist teaching
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – African proverb
“It’s all good/love/God” – Victorine
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