The Internet is a fascinating thing. We get our news from it, use it to stay connected with loved ones, entertain ourselves in various ways. More often than not, the messages we get from it are negative, whether it's bashing someone in politics or entertainment, venting our frustration with something or someone, or posting snarky or sarcastic comments. It is so much easier to give in to the negative-it captures our attention quickly and draws us in, permeating our attitudes towards people and situations. And we are bombarded by images and information that constantly draws us down into that black hole, individually and as a whole.
What would happen if we consciously fought the impulse to growl, grumble, and complain? Instead of protesting something we despise, what if we promoted what pleased us instead? It is true that there is much in the world to scorn; there is also much that can make us smile, if we choose to focus on it.
So, my challenge is this: every day in the month of November, I challenge people to fill whatever social media portal they use, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc, with positive messages, whether it be a quote, a photo, a news story, or a positive personal experience. Doing so will not take away the bad that surrounds us, but perhaps, by focusing on the positive, it will be easier to keep the dark clouds at bay and let the sun shine through.
Challenge Accepted! Because it's awesome!
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