Yes, social media has its limitations, and some real costs. But there’s something to be said for the tiny hit of affirmation that comes from seeing a person has hit “like” on something you wrote. If only in a small way, it means that we are seen, that some spark of connection has been made.
How, if at all, do you turn to social media for affirmation?
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”
― W. T. Purkiser
How do you use a blessing in your life?
Wendell Berry writes: “Be joyful, though you have considered all the facts.” Most of the time the facts are not looking too good, which makes it all the more important to find pockets of joy. Starting with gratitude can help.
What brings you joy, even when other things are going wrong?
“Sweet words are like honey, a little may refresh, but too much gluts the stomach.”
― Anne Bradstreet
What qualities of praise make it helpful and welcome, rather than overly sweet?
Life will conspire to make you feel small. If not by grating daily acts of diminishment, then simply by the fact that world in all its glory and horror is so very vast. So you might as well stretch out.
What makes you feel small? What makes you feel large?
