The Good Portion

A Confession for Today by Laurie Mathers   Today I want to confess I'm terrified, Not of anything specific.  Mainly it's just general, But really it's not so general.  Mainly it's just people. Today I want to confess I'm terrified of people. Not any people in particular.  Just people in general. But really it's not so general.  Mainly it's just me. Today I want to confess I'm terrified of Me. Not for anything specific.  Just me in general. But really it's not so general.  Mainly it's my judgments. Today I want to confess I'm terrified of my judgments. Not any specific judgments.  Just my judgments in general. But really it's not so general.  Mainly it's the judgments I make of others. Today I want to confess I'm terrified of the judgments I've made of others. Not any specific judgments of others. Just my judgments of others in general. But really i...

I enjoy social media. Facebook has helped me connect, re-connect, and stay in touch with people, old friends and new, from all over the world.  It has been a boon for me in many, many ways. Social media also has its downsides. It can be a time and creativity waster. Some say it contributes to the disintegration of "real" relationships: more Facebook equals less "face time". I've seen it work both ways. I've seen it build relationships, and I've seen it tear them apart. But, then, these things have been happening throughout the ages. Facebook is just another medium for human hearts.  Whatever lurks there also lurks in Facebook, for better or for worse. For better, there are friendships - kind, respectful words of support, encouragement, love and hope. For worse, there is election season. Though I am interested in politics, I avoid political discussions, both in person and on social media. I have my reasons, most of them obvious. So now I feel the ne...