BE GOOD BE KIND
Today, I was abused on social media for the first time. Nothing overly bad, but spiteful, nonetheless. Why?
It doesn't bother me or worry me one iota, I feel sorry for the person who deemed it necessary.
There was no reason for it. I don’t know them, and they don’t know me. They have not read anything I have written. So why?
I use social media to promote myself as a novelist. I write romance books that, in the main, are full of love and kindness. There is the occasional bad apple in my novels, as there is in life.
Social media is a necessary tool in my quest to get my love stories out to the word. Stories that I am proud of.
I guess this person maybe one of the bad apples I write about. However, I am confident, this character just needs some encouragement to be kind.
In my previous life I was a journalist. Looking back, I remember as a slightly shy, unconfident, trainee reporter, struggling to interview people. All these interviewees had one thing in common with me, kindness. They all helped me to grab the best stories I could by offering kindness, maybe in a comforting word, or offering a simple warm cuppa.
I have reported on people who have risked their lives for complete strangers, people who have helped someone struggling in life. All wonderful acts of kindness.
Kindness is something we all have in us. It is not something we need to take a degree in.
Our pets give us unconditional love and perhaps all humans should live by our furry friends mantra.
This spite and aggression on social media is a disease that can be eradicated.
You cannot erase kindness it's embedded in our DNA. Some people just need to find it again. We are all capable of it and perhaps we just need reminding more often.
How about putting a “Be Kind” button on social media that needs to be clicked before you can post a message.
It’s time to stop the spite. Be kind to yourself as self-loathing is a dangerous game. Count your blessings, remember the good times, be positive about yourself and give yourself a pat on the back back now and again.
As humans we just need to encourage kindness more. What do you say?
It doesn't bother me or worry me one iota, I feel sorry for the person who deemed it necessary.
There was no reason for it. I don’t know them, and they don’t know me. They have not read anything I have written. So why?
I use social media to promote myself as a novelist. I write romance books that, in the main, are full of love and kindness. There is the occasional bad apple in my novels, as there is in life.
Social media is a necessary tool in my quest to get my love stories out to the word. Stories that I am proud of.
I guess this person maybe one of the bad apples I write about. However, I am confident, this character just needs some encouragement to be kind.
In my previous life I was a journalist. Looking back, I remember as a slightly shy, unconfident, trainee reporter, struggling to interview people. All these interviewees had one thing in common with me, kindness. They all helped me to grab the best stories I could by offering kindness, maybe in a comforting word, or offering a simple warm cuppa.
I have reported on people who have risked their lives for complete strangers, people who have helped someone struggling in life. All wonderful acts of kindness.
Kindness is something we all have in us. It is not something we need to take a degree in.
Our pets give us unconditional love and perhaps all humans should live by our furry friends mantra.
This spite and aggression on social media is a disease that can be eradicated.
You cannot erase kindness it's embedded in our DNA. Some people just need to find it again. We are all capable of it and perhaps we just need reminding more often.
How about putting a “Be Kind” button on social media that needs to be clicked before you can post a message.
It’s time to stop the spite. Be kind to yourself as self-loathing is a dangerous game. Count your blessings, remember the good times, be positive about yourself and give yourself a pat on the back back now and again.
As humans we just need to encourage kindness more. What do you say?
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Stacey wrote: "Im sorry this happened to you. I know it stings.In todays world, people criticize because they can.
Sometimes, they don't recognize that a simple compliment can go such a long way for someone."
Thanks for the comment and totally agree with you. It was very random, they have not even read anything I have written. As I said in the blog I feel sorry for them.
What a positive way to look at this. All people should take a leaf out of your book
Josie- What a nice and thoughtful comment. !!!
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I am sorry to hear that. I can relate in a different way. I notice people delete me as a contact because I remember what my number is at. I am sure contacts are trimmed regularly but to me, they are not profile thumbnails. They are a circle of friends I hope to gradually make. Your advice is wonderful. After a minute wondering who it was and what I could possibly have written that anyone could be picky about, I say to myself: "Oh well. That leaves people who do enjoy what I have to say". Your friend, Carolyn.
Thanks for your kind words.
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You are welcome. I for one, need kind words at the best of times. During a double loss, my Mom last January and a dear cat-son this January: kindness, compassion, warmth, and friendliness are an absolute must. Your friend, Carolyn.
In todays world, people criticize because they can.
Sometimes, they don't recognize that a simple compliment can go such a long way for someone.