There seems to be a social problem in my world - social media that is. After swallowing some recent statistics of just how many people actually are using social media daily, my mind was completely blown and partly because I realized just how many people have the opportunity to see my crazy. I might need to tuck that back in. For a blunt instrument like myself, this is pretty dangerous. I don't intend to offend anyone, ever - but with so many people having access to my jokes, quips, and occasional political rants, it is inevitable that someone will become offended. My initial reaction is shout this from the rooftop:
When I think about it a little longer, though, I realize that I'm just a little dense sometimes and I don't want to cause anyone offense. Not really. I have a great friend in another town entirely too far away and while I was living there she would often act as my filter. In fact, in public settings she could somehow sense when I was about to open my mouth and maybe say something without thinking first. She would gently nudge me and whisper "filter". While annoying at first, I learned a lot from this - mostly to slow down and think about how my goofy quip could be interpreted after it leaves my mouth. Sometimes I really am funny - very funny as a matter of fact. While I am a huge believer in free speech and I have a deeply veined sense of justice (I cannot stand by when someone is being openly unjust), I really do desire to live peaceably with all. I'm certain I won't stop having opinions or standing up against injustices, but at the end of the day - what the world needs now, is love after all. God's love for one, but there I go changing the subject...
What I know for sure is - I won't be able to please everyone. There will always be those looking for someone to hate. I genuinely feel sorry for those folks - what must their lives be like if focusing on hating someone is the only joy they have? It truly is sad - I can only imagine the inner turmoil they must suffer.
My point here is - if I ever caused you offense, please know I didn't mean to: |
| ..and please DO send me an email so I know and can formally apologize...it's sad to hear about it through the grapevine... |
A girl can't have too many friends...
