Will Smith once said "Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions." I think this sentiment is dead on. While I don't know in what context he was saying this (was it about bad reviews for one of his movies? The opinions of newscasters? Who knows!), I can relate to the statement. For me, three areas where the quote rings true are the news media, popular culture (or lack of it) and social media. Increasingly, I find that I can't open Facebook with out being assaulted by the political and social views of people I barely know. While I have some very close friends that I have linked up with on Facebook, there are also many people who I have linked up with over the years who seem to do nothing but put up links and statements to push their own agendas.
Well, no more! I have gone through my list and stopped following posts from people who put up polarizing posts. The people who remain on my list are those that put up inspiring quotes, pictures of their families and friends and updates about how they are doing, links to funny websites, or quizzes that I can do when I am bored. People I have deleted are drama queens, those who only post things that are politically charged, those that promote lifestyles that are unhealthy, and those who always seem to have only negative things to say. Surprisingly, many people who remain of my feeds list are people I don't speak with often. Sometimes, the quiet ones are the ones that bring the constant rays of light into your life. Meanwhile, some of the most prolific posters have been thrown to the wayside. Good riddance! Sometimes, it's good to get rid of some of the clutter in your life. Surprisingly, it can sometimes be found in the people you surround yourself with. Are you unhappy? Look at the people around you. Are there any that constantly wreak havoc on your emotions? Then it may be time to distance yourself from them for a little while. See if your outlook doesn't improve. I got rid of the feeds from people who post divisive things only a few minutes ago and I already feel better. I try to do these purges every few months. If you still get the occasional likes from me, then you are still on my list!
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