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Fourth Rule of Social Media
Love does not come from a screen, it comes from real people. Yes, you got more likes today! That is great! You may think that people love you. No, they love your words, humor, and ideas. You are not what you post. See rule number three. Do not tie so much of your emotions up…
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Third Rule of Social Media
Social media is not real life. Look around you, those people you see are real, the world is real, and you are not a meme. Do not get so absorbed in the world of social media that you ignore the living breathing people in your life. This world is fragile and in a weird place.…
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Second Rule of Social Media
If you won’t stand up in church or in front of Grandma and say it out loud, don’t post it on social media. Look, just because you can say it or post it does not mean you should. Consider your audience and your reputation. One wrong post can undo years of trust building. Now the…
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First Rule of Social Media
Don’t take anything personally. Not all posts are for or about you. It is very difficult not to take words seriously. When reading a negative post on social media it takes a fraction of a second for your emotions to kick in, just stop. Only you can make you angry. You can’t control other people;…
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Right is Right
Have you heard the saying “It is always the right time to do the right thing?” This truth is easier said than done for some people. What if the right thing causes hurt to someone you love? Would you do the wrong thing to protect your loved human? Just as hearing the truth is sometimes…
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Procrastination Can Be Helpful
My husband is the adult in the house who cooks. I can cook and I am good at it. He is better. I bake, so cookies cakes and pies are my thing and he cooks most meals. I had to step away from writing. I am going through a bit of a writer’s block. I…
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Saturday Before Easter
The day before Jesus was crucified, he observed Passover with the disciples. Passover is the time that Jews remembered their freedom and exodus from Egypt. Jesus told his disciples that the bread symbolized his body that would be broken and the wine, his blood, which would be poured out for the forgiveness of sins. As…
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Things to Do at Home: Hug a Tree
While safe at home go out and sit in the fresh air with no screen in your hand. Just listen to the sounds and breathe the air. If you live in a city take a walk to a park. Find a bit of nature somewhere and immerse yourself in it. Put you feet in the…
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Things to Do at Home: Write on the Walls
We have been told all our lives that we do not write on the walls. Are you thinking about painting the inside of your home? Here is fun and crazy thing to do. Warning this is not for the faint of heart. Get a pack of permanent markers or paint pens. I prefer Sharpies of…
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Things to Do at Home: Speak to Plants
Get a house plant, water it, feed it and talk to it. I love the Toby Mac’s song Speak Life. It refers to speaking encouraging words to others. Toby explains that every interaction between humans is either encouraging or draining. You have the power to speak life into a person. You can encourage them or…
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Brendan & Lori O'Gara 