3 Revelations After Quitting Facebook
I’m off Facebook. It’s the right choice for me, but maybe for you too.
It started in January by deleting the app, so if I wanted to look at Facebook I had to go through a web browser and login every time.
However, I realized in no time at all that much time was more than I wanted to be on Facebook.
Here are three revelations I’ve had since logging off Facebook.
1. Genuine Surprise
It was a Sunday morning and a church member told me, “You probably already heard (because it is on Facebook), but my daughter had her baby, it’s a boy!”
I had not heard and I was so happy for him and for his family. Wonderful news! Genuine surprise. I think I caught him off guard with how happy I was and yet it was an experience that confirmed early on I liked my decision.
Now when someone tells me some news or asks did I see something, I can say no and with genuine interest learn from someone and begin a conversation face to face.
2. People Noticed
After awhile, I started to get emails and messages asking if everything was OK. “Haven’t see you post anything in awhile? Are you OK?”
Like Descartes said, “I post, therefore I am.”
It’s great for me to know that you also have found that Facebook isn’t the all in all in living this mortal life. It intimidates me in many areas, especially being hacked. I really enjoy one on one conversations with people and feel there is greater understanding than with the typed message.
God’s blessings!
Mary