Oh the apathy ... the getting out of the matrix. This crazy economy. Kind, loving people trying to find someone likeminded to share life with one day in a world filled with digitally numb people (dating apps, sliding into dm's, getting attention when they need it, take without give.) I have a list to add to all of this. There is just so much narcissism, so much taking, so much consumerism. But there is also so much kindness, so much love and so much goodness. Deborah, I love that I've found you here. You make me feel less alone.
Victoria, you've got my heart. Everything you say and feel here. Thank you for this. Stay you, feed your art, don't stop. You are so talented and soulful and that is what makes a more fulfilling life on earth. I hope there is someone out there that will adore you for those beautiful qualities ✨ I am so happy to be here in this community with you. oxox
Wow, this really hits home. I can totally feel the frustration with the noise of the online world. It's easy to get sucked into arguments and negativity, forgetting the real people struggling out there.
Thank you for the reminder about the importance of reaching out – a smile, a kind word, even a simple hello – it can truly make a difference. Maybe it's time for a digital detox and some real-life connection.
Yesss you described it well! It's "by design" to separate and destroy us for goodness. The family is the no.1 target. Being aware and battling back, not losing ourselves in all of this is key. I love the phrase Digital Detox!! Thank you for reading and for your wise input here! So glad you're in this community 🙌🏻✨😘 Stay the course. oxox
“The battle is against isolation, which sucks minds down a dark rabbit hole of ideology.” I was just thinking about this today, and everyone’s cravings for true community. We won’t find it if we’re just looking at a screen.
Though I will say, I cherish the relationships I’ve been able to maintain because of social media. But, as with all things, it comes down to balance.
Such a good point Carly! I cherish the friends I've made in social media too. That is the blessing - until we are taken out by an algorithm 🤦♀️ - so it's important to place those friendships into email, text and/or tangible visits if possible 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Sending you so much love. I am really proud of you. You're an incredible human if I haven't said it lately. oxox
Deborah, we've read THE FINAL CHAPTER, we know how this ends - 'a new heaven and a new earth,' but we've got to get there first. So frustrating. Especially when you've got a US Congressman in your family (who sees it the way we do!), but even that can't make a difference. Hold tight, Jesus is coming, and with almost every prophesy already filled, I like our chances!
Bob, I think God hears those who battle for Him so I pray your family member doesn't give up. What a tough place to be! We began Jonah today in church! We can see why he ran away from God's command at first!! Yikes. Thankfully we can pray, practice love and kindness along the way and keep living for heaven. Thank you for this. ox
A battle cry worth crying! This was beautifully said, especially the last paragraph, doing the things that connect in small ways and create warmth, community, and remembrance that we are all humans with souls. That picture also sums it up beautifully, as does the gut wrenching poetry. Thank you so much, Deb!
Thank you so much Jenn. I am growing fearless to the good fight against isolation, control and evil. It has been quite the journey. The beautiful things we do have., prayer, kindness and love are everything in the battle. I have had a never ending stream of consciousness lately and it has felt a bit supernatural. It comes very fast then it's quiet again. I have to stop what I'm doing and write it out.
Hope you had a beautiful weekend and thank you again. ox
I love that you literally stop and write what is flooding your head and heart, your writing does have that lovely quality of immediacy to it. I hope the stream of consciousness continues!
Thank you so much dear Jody. This means more than you know that you have watched me come through so much grief to this place. And to think today we started the Book of Jonah! I will not fear or run away! If not us to join Him in this battle, then who?
The vortex of social media can consume the peace that surpasses all understanding. I cried reading this article because I know how confusing this digital experience is. As a Gen-Xer, I pioneered this territory with a naivety that this was the place to find family and friends. Now I am trying to shield my kids from the phycological effects of what has happened to myself, as well as losing one of my children to the world. Finding beauty in the small things, reading a good book, making a podcast episode, drinking my favorite beverage on my porch, and planting Zinnias and sunflowers have become a retreat. Anchoring my faith in the Word gives me that sense of eternity in such a dark and confusing time. Thank you for sharing what we need to be reminded of. Especially because we are constantly reminded of everything else.
Oh friend I hear all of what you're saying and doing to go forward. Seeking, searching for God's beauty in the small things, getting quiet, listening, reading. I completely shut down most outside information except for a few honest sources and play music from 7am through dinner! That is how I write. Through listening, reading in the quiet, then receiving a song, etc. Our children often have to go into the world to come back to God. He's got them. Sending you so much love and hope to meet soon! ox
My sweet friend. I am still here praying over everyone I can think even those I don't know, no longer speak to by their choice, my adopted loved ones, that replace those who chose not to be a part of my life. I feel others pain so strong. I have no idea what party to believe in it seems all of them have left God behind. I wish life was simple again. Yes this touched me. And Apathy is the right word to describe my feelings. I have no word in my head. But you with your talent gave me one. Love you and keep speaking writing your truth. It is what someone needs to hear. Love you and pray for you always. oxoxox
Your friendship, honesty and kindness mean so much to me Linda. I believe we continue to pray and go forward in love. We are growing together in this truth. Love you 😘 ox
These are the best stories Jenni. When He finds us. When we are finally found/listening. I hope to hear your testimony someday. The last four years has been my millionth chance to be found deeply by Him and I pray the same that I won't stray. I can't smile more reading your comment. You are a blessing to me Jenni. Thank you and sending so much love your way. ox
Oh the apathy ... the getting out of the matrix. This crazy economy. Kind, loving people trying to find someone likeminded to share life with one day in a world filled with digitally numb people (dating apps, sliding into dm's, getting attention when they need it, take without give.) I have a list to add to all of this. There is just so much narcissism, so much taking, so much consumerism. But there is also so much kindness, so much love and so much goodness. Deborah, I love that I've found you here. You make me feel less alone.
Victoria, you've got my heart. Everything you say and feel here. Thank you for this. Stay you, feed your art, don't stop. You are so talented and soulful and that is what makes a more fulfilling life on earth. I hope there is someone out there that will adore you for those beautiful qualities ✨ I am so happy to be here in this community with you. oxox
THANK you - on a grey day your words arrived straight to my heart <3
Keep being you 🩷😘
Wow, this really hits home. I can totally feel the frustration with the noise of the online world. It's easy to get sucked into arguments and negativity, forgetting the real people struggling out there.
Thank you for the reminder about the importance of reaching out – a smile, a kind word, even a simple hello – it can truly make a difference. Maybe it's time for a digital detox and some real-life connection.
Yesss you described it well! It's "by design" to separate and destroy us for goodness. The family is the no.1 target. Being aware and battling back, not losing ourselves in all of this is key. I love the phrase Digital Detox!! Thank you for reading and for your wise input here! So glad you're in this community 🙌🏻✨😘 Stay the course. oxox
Well said, Deb. 🙏💜🙏
Thank you friend. I emailed you a book 🤦♀️ a few days ago. Hope you have a good week. ox
Thank you Deb, you too 🙏💜🙏I'll look for your email, sorry to miss it, and thank you, I'll look forward to dipping in 🙏
I will stay in touch Elliot! No hurries. I poured. oxox
Bless your heart ❣
“The battle is against isolation, which sucks minds down a dark rabbit hole of ideology.” I was just thinking about this today, and everyone’s cravings for true community. We won’t find it if we’re just looking at a screen.
Though I will say, I cherish the relationships I’ve been able to maintain because of social media. But, as with all things, it comes down to balance.
Such a good point Carly! I cherish the friends I've made in social media too. That is the blessing - until we are taken out by an algorithm 🤦♀️ - so it's important to place those friendships into email, text and/or tangible visits if possible 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Sending you so much love. I am really proud of you. You're an incredible human if I haven't said it lately. oxox
Deborah, we've read THE FINAL CHAPTER, we know how this ends - 'a new heaven and a new earth,' but we've got to get there first. So frustrating. Especially when you've got a US Congressman in your family (who sees it the way we do!), but even that can't make a difference. Hold tight, Jesus is coming, and with almost every prophesy already filled, I like our chances!
Bob, I think God hears those who battle for Him so I pray your family member doesn't give up. What a tough place to be! We began Jonah today in church! We can see why he ran away from God's command at first!! Yikes. Thankfully we can pray, practice love and kindness along the way and keep living for heaven. Thank you for this. ox
A battle cry worth crying! This was beautifully said, especially the last paragraph, doing the things that connect in small ways and create warmth, community, and remembrance that we are all humans with souls. That picture also sums it up beautifully, as does the gut wrenching poetry. Thank you so much, Deb!
Thank you so much Jenn. I am growing fearless to the good fight against isolation, control and evil. It has been quite the journey. The beautiful things we do have., prayer, kindness and love are everything in the battle. I have had a never ending stream of consciousness lately and it has felt a bit supernatural. It comes very fast then it's quiet again. I have to stop what I'm doing and write it out.
Hope you had a beautiful weekend and thank you again. ox
I love that you literally stop and write what is flooding your head and heart, your writing does have that lovely quality of immediacy to it. I hope the stream of consciousness continues!
Deb, I am encouraged to see you trace the path of your writing to bring you (all of us) around to fighting the right battles.
This statement could not be truer, "The battle is against isolation, which sucks minds down a dark rabbit hole of ideology."
Well said.
Thank you so much dear Jody. This means more than you know that you have watched me come through so much grief to this place. And to think today we started the Book of Jonah! I will not fear or run away! If not us to join Him in this battle, then who?
Sending you much love. ox
The vortex of social media can consume the peace that surpasses all understanding. I cried reading this article because I know how confusing this digital experience is. As a Gen-Xer, I pioneered this territory with a naivety that this was the place to find family and friends. Now I am trying to shield my kids from the phycological effects of what has happened to myself, as well as losing one of my children to the world. Finding beauty in the small things, reading a good book, making a podcast episode, drinking my favorite beverage on my porch, and planting Zinnias and sunflowers have become a retreat. Anchoring my faith in the Word gives me that sense of eternity in such a dark and confusing time. Thank you for sharing what we need to be reminded of. Especially because we are constantly reminded of everything else.
Oh friend I hear all of what you're saying and doing to go forward. Seeking, searching for God's beauty in the small things, getting quiet, listening, reading. I completely shut down most outside information except for a few honest sources and play music from 7am through dinner! That is how I write. Through listening, reading in the quiet, then receiving a song, etc. Our children often have to go into the world to come back to God. He's got them. Sending you so much love and hope to meet soon! ox
My sweet friend. I am still here praying over everyone I can think even those I don't know, no longer speak to by their choice, my adopted loved ones, that replace those who chose not to be a part of my life. I feel others pain so strong. I have no idea what party to believe in it seems all of them have left God behind. I wish life was simple again. Yes this touched me. And Apathy is the right word to describe my feelings. I have no word in my head. But you with your talent gave me one. Love you and keep speaking writing your truth. It is what someone needs to hear. Love you and pray for you always. oxoxox
Your friendship, honesty and kindness mean so much to me Linda. I believe we continue to pray and go forward in love. We are growing together in this truth. Love you 😘 ox
These are the best stories Jenni. When He finds us. When we are finally found/listening. I hope to hear your testimony someday. The last four years has been my millionth chance to be found deeply by Him and I pray the same that I won't stray. I can't smile more reading your comment. You are a blessing to me Jenni. Thank you and sending so much love your way. ox