Life as a Facebook Status Update
Recent Status Update from a Mama Friend: A mini skirt is a detriment in vinyl covered east Texas.
Here we are in 2009, more and yet less connected than we ‘ve ever been. The social media phenomenon known as Facebook has brought together many old friends, some dear, others distant, many all but forgotten until they showed up as a Friend Request.
Spending time with some teenagers recently revealed their wonderful habit of transforming random moments in the day into rather brilliant facebook status updates. This quirky habit soon revealed a benefit (beyond having a vibrantly active facebook page!), allowing us to share our lives with honesty, humor, and insight.
There is much beauty and experience to be shared, even in an ordinary day. Discoveries and reflections, successes and quandries, each present us with an opportunity to share with our broader community a glimpse into the authentic experience of our lives. You never know how your words may inspire, challenge or amuse a “Friend” in their own life.
Our challenge to you: if you’re on Facebook (and if you’re not, kudos to you – and stay that way!), make your next status update one that shares more than just the rain or your day at the zoo. Here are a few ideas:
1. Feeling inspired by a blog post or youtube video? Share with friends by creating a link using the Share This button at the base of the blog post.
2. Reading a great book? Pick out a special quote to share.
3. Share the quirky moments in your day, the ones that help friends get to know you in new ways, and remind them to find beauty and humor in the unexpected.
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