As human beings, our only real method of connection is through authentic communication. It's only when we can hear a person's tone of voice or see the look in their eyes that we're able to know when "I'm fine" doesn't mean they're fine at all. It's a whole new ball park when you bring in social media. Anyone can hide behind their texts, e-mails, tweets, etc. and project any image they want, creating an illusion of their choosing. Did you know that most people prefer communicating online or via text message rather than having a face to face conversation with someone?
It's crazy right? With all this powerful technology at our fingertips, we are more connected (and potentially more disconnected) than we've ever been before. Now, don't get me wrong, social media can have its perks. It enables us to organize our real-world relationships and even introduce us to new people!
However,often times, people have to be reminded to "live in the moment" because while trying to find the perfect angle to photograph what's going on, they're missing the whole thing. How is that living? How is a group text better than hanging out with your actual group of friends?
Social media connects you to thousands of people, every day. It's the easiest and most convenient way to communicate. But if you've become more comfortable talking to a phone/computer screen instead of another human being, something's wrong. What are some positives and negatives of social media in your life?