A Blog. Use As Intended.

Since I am learning that Facebook is not the place to let your thoughts run wild, even though it appears as though that is what it's for, I am going to let my thoughts run wild here. This is what my blog is for, to release my thoughts and let my mind empty itself.

Speaking of Facebook, that is precisely what this blog is about. I have gotten myself into more trouble from Facebook than I have from all the times in my entire life put together. Facebook started (if my mind serves me correctly) as a place to stay connected between college students. Since then, Facebook has morphed into a creature all it's own.

Facebook is still used to keep friends connected; but things that have changed are things like, those we call "friends" may  not even be people we see in person -- except that one time we met them... four years ago. Then there are those Facebook users who simply stay connected by stalking everyone they are friends with, but never interact. Then still, there are those who use Facebook as a diary, a political campaign, etc.

For myself, I tend to use Facebook as a journal. I wouldn't call it my diary, as I do not typically post about secrets for all to see.


(I usually associate diaries with secret things to write down and keep safe with lock and key; whereas, a journal is just a place to write out your thoughts, or things about your day.)


Even though my intentions may be simply to express my thoughts without intent to say things indirectly to others, I am finding that (presumably BECAUSE it is Facebook) people seem to take everything you say and dissect it, read way too far into it, and assume that every thing is referring to them. 


Because of this, I am finding I have to pause and think before hitting the "post" button. Something I am struggling with is, if it is something that is important to me, then I should be able to post it without others (who are my friends and know who I am as a person) getting offended. The truth is, it apparently doesn't work that way. Recently, I have found myself in a very worshipful mood, which has been so wonderful, and a joy in my life. So, naturally, I suppose my posts have reflected this. Unfortunately, without others knowing my thoughts, and what is going on in my life every second of every day, these things that mean something to me and are important to me, have become somewhat of an issue with others. These things that I say because of things I am learning, or things that mean something to me at that particular moment in time are being taken as me saying them to make a point to others. 


I am here to say, that is not the case! So breathe a sigh of relief. I am in no way saying things in order to make someone feel guilty or feel the need to think the way I do. Granted, in the past, I may have fallen guilty of doing this, but as of late, this is not the case. 


That all being said:


Let this be my disclaimer. I will speak what is on my mind (without intent to offend others, of course). I will post things that mean something to me, and that are important to me. Please do not read too far into things I say and assume I am trying to make a jab at anyone. Please do not assume I am trying to indirectly attack anyone, or correct anyone. If you do not like what I have to say, feel free to tell me. However, please keep it kind. Thank you. :)