How can we be social with our media? A glimpse at the nuance of ‘being social’
My friend and I were chatting. The conversation, as usual, was deep, connecting, and lasted for ages.
Then he piped up.
“Social media is the worst.” I read his message going into how terrible it was.
So I reminded him.
“Arhmmm- you realise we met on social media?”
Agent C and I have been friends for the past two years after I read his story in a Facebook group and reached out. After all, it’s hard to find people to talk cognition, creation, quantum physics, and remind each other, in general, you are not alone.
Another friend recently messaged me. I had posted a sentimental note on Father’s Day about missing my dad (paired with an adorable image of my own brat child).
Even though we hadn’t spoken for months, and our bi-annual connection had fallen by the wayside – she reached out to me.
“How are you doing?” A simple check-in. Prompted by the social post.
Three days later I found myself sitting across from her during her lunch break catching-up on life. (Considering she is a high profile lawyer – whose schedule rarely accommodates these kinds of moments – I was thrilled with how this worked out.)
Then there are my pebbling friends/family.
My sister is the funniest person I know (though my brother may disagree). Safe to say she sends most enjoyable memes and videos.
Today’s favourite.
Which I replied with an image I quickly Render.d with ChatGPT.
Quippy as, she came back with – “Meeko bandits!”
(Guess who remembers I was/am a massive Pocahontas fan).
See I keep hearing about how terrible social media is. But, I just question whether it is because we are not taught how choose connection. Genuine connection.
I am convinced – Social media can be used for good. It’s in the intention. Where we decide to place importance.
Where are you directing your attention?
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