One whole week free of FB. It feels weird not knowing every little detail of some people's lives. :)
I feel a little lighter, a little less guilty. Many things are out of our control. When I see chaos there is an immediate feeling of wanting to help. Most instances, there is nothing I can do. Then the helpless feeling kicks in. Then I go on about my life and things are good, then I see how bad some people have it, and then the guilt kicks in. How can you live your life filled with joy and laughter, when people are suffering all around you?
The above question haunts me almost daily.
By deactivating FB, I was able to eliminate about 98% of the negativity I see every day. It's quite amazing actually. Yes, there are some things I miss. I do have some extremely funny friends, and their page was my comic relief. I miss reading my Ireland friend's posts and seeing their pictures. And there are just a few friends, who always were positive, even in the face of bad stuff. Those things I miss. What I don't miss are the whiners, complainers, the over-sharers, the boastful, the idiots (yes, I know a few), the woe is me type, the crazy zealots (POLITICAL & RELIGIOUS), I could go on, but then that would make me the whiner. What I'm trying to say, is growing older for me, brings along a peacefulness about growing up. I'm realizing more of what makes me happy and unhappy. My want and need for happiness is not being selfish, it is taking care of myself.
Peace Out!
P.S. Without linking my blog to FB, my last post has received 9 views in 6 days. Out of sight, out of mind.
I know what you mean. There is really only so much room for real, intimate relationships with people. There is a reason most people drift out of your life after high school, because it is impossible to maintain all those relationships. It takes time and effort. I'm so glad you are a forever friend. Lots of other people--I truly like, but I am sure I will never see them again and don't really care.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are my forever friend too. It's weird to think we have not been in the same place (living) since high school. It would be nice to be able to spend more time with you and the kiddos. There aren't that many around here that I can say that about. I've been blessed to stumble upon my crazy gym friends. They make me look sane. Miss you and hope to see you sooner than later.
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