Social Media & Reconnecting Part 2 | Perceptions by One

So, in my last post I covered the really negative side of reconnecting. You know, the kind that destroys trust in relationships, and has people packing their bags to be with someone from the past? So in this post I want to address the fact that there are positive ways to reconnect with people on social media.

Two very dear leaders in my life, who helped me ride my horse better, learn to lead better, and are featured in many of my ?when I was growing up,? and ?that one time, at horse camp?? stories are on my social media page. I get to look up to these two women, even now. I still receive advice and encouragement from them. About 10 years ago, I moved roughly 1000 miles away from my hometown. I didn?t bring their phone numbers, and I didn?t snail mail connect with them. Social media has been a huge blessing to me in allowing me to still share life with them.

Another positive instance? My childhood best friend, and her adorable little boy ? I love seeing pictures of him, and knowing she is doing well. We don?t really talk much per say, and I don?t have her phone number, but I love knowing about her life. We were super close and share some awesome memories, and now we both have families.

Being so far from where my parents are, I love that social media let?s me share pictures of my kids with them, along with funny quotes and updates. Many of the things that I post on social media would never reach Grandma?s ears, because I don?t always pick up the phone every time my kids do something funny.

So, social media can help us connect to long-distance people, and people from our past that are not out to get us. Plus, I?ve been involved in a prayer group online through social media, and some mom groups, and found support through online community. Social media is definitely not all bad, but we all have to be responsible and wise with how we use it and who we connect or reconnect with while using it.

Who has had a positive influence on you, through social media?

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I am a Jesus-girl, wife, mom, a writer, photographer, sister, baker, cook, maid, teacher, and more. I am busy raising kids, and praying daily for them to be servants of Christ. I am the lucky, spoiled wife of a very hard working man. I stay home with our crew and home school, too. We are in the process of climbing out of debt, living within our means, enjoying life, and discovering our talents while helping our kids learn to live into theirs. I welcome all emails - you can reach me at perceptionsby1@gmail.com - feel free to email me anytime, just be patient in waiting for my response!

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