Thumper Was a Wise Bunny
Justin Timberlake is notorious for producing incredible music and putting on a nonstop kick-ass show. His latest album is enjoyable, but one song in particular has been on my heart lately. He is known for collaborating with genius musicians, for working with incredible producers - he's a hit maker through and through.
So what song am I talking about?
Say Somethin' ft. Chris Stapleton
All too often, we rely on social media to convey how we are feeling: be it a bad day or a grudge against someone, a moment of judgement or a complaint about service received, exciting news about a deal we found or a selfie with a friend you haven't seen in forever. These platforms have removed the communication factor in relationships - family, friends, romantic. It's much easier to post a status update, a tweet, a snap to our stories, an instagram to our stories, and move on.
This has caused disconnects between friends and family alike - which is what's slowly crippling society. I am in no way claiming innocence. Lord knows I was notorious for that nonsense for a long time. At some point, we adults have to buck up and COMMUNICATE. Life isn't about how many likes or comments we get on a post, or how negatively someone is painted based on personal opinions in posts. There is so much more to life than projecting constant negativity.
I have seen countless posts over the last 2 weeks where grown adults are cutting other grown adults down because of a misunderstanding, negative comments on peoples' pictures or status updates, or blasting their business all over social media to start a fire. Guess what friends - that doesn't make you look good! It paints a rather negative picture, and in essence, what you put out is what you get back. There's no need to hide behind a screen.
Getting back to why JT's jam is posted in this post - the line "sometimes the greatest way to say something/is to say nothing at all" - makes for a great mantra to live by. Yes, this song was written as Justin making a statement about how people comment on his life and the things he does, and how he doesn't need to respond. He'll just keep doing him. This is something we should all strive to do.
Which brings me to another point. Why is calling someone so wrong these days? We are so addicted to the instant gratification of texts that we forget how hearing someones voice and the excitement from hearing from us can make us feel. People used to (they still do.. but I'm over it at this point) give me shit about talking to my parents all the time. Let me real here people - they live 800 miles away and I am very close to them. Texting with them is great if it's something small and doesn't require immediate answers (or it's a picture of Kyrie). But I would rather talk to them on the phone during the day than text. It's more personal.
Sure, everyone talks to their parents on the phone (or most people do. not judging relationships here. not what this blog is about). But what about those you consider friends? Close friends. Friends you want to get to know better. When is the last time YOU made a first move, reached out to someone first? I took the liberty of doing so today, and let me tell you - it was great. Hearing "it's so great to hear from you!" is enough to put a smile on your face.
Getting back to the topic at hand here...
If there is something SO negative in your life that you can't seem to be anything but negative - you have to make some changes. As someone who lived in misery and negativity for 6+ years, you have to pick yourSELF up and choose to find happiness. Choose to relieve yourself of all negativity and self loathing, and do something for someone else. Say hello to a stranger, smile and ask how their day is going. Talk to someone you haven't spoken to in a while that brought you happiness and laughter.
Stop relying on social media for personal gain. Stop trying to bring others down so you can feel better about yourself. Start looking at how great this life is, that you were given. Start LIVING your life with joy and happiness in your heart and soul. First step? Get out of your own way. When something happens, look at the positives rather than the easy "woe is me, my life is not fair, why is everything so hard" route. Watch how your life changes, how the positivity radiates out of your energy and into the atmosphere around you. Yes, it sounds RIDICULOUS, but I promise you, it's worth it.
This is all from personal experience. From being on both sides of this issue.
My challenge to you this week - give up social media when you're angry/upset/stressed. Reach out to a friend or family member to talk it out. DO NOT PUT YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE. The internet is a scary place, so putting everything out there, private profile or not, is a recipe for disaster.
And.. as Thumper said:
So what song am I talking about?
Say Somethin' ft. Chris Stapleton
All too often, we rely on social media to convey how we are feeling: be it a bad day or a grudge against someone, a moment of judgement or a complaint about service received, exciting news about a deal we found or a selfie with a friend you haven't seen in forever. These platforms have removed the communication factor in relationships - family, friends, romantic. It's much easier to post a status update, a tweet, a snap to our stories, an instagram to our stories, and move on.
This has caused disconnects between friends and family alike - which is what's slowly crippling society. I am in no way claiming innocence. Lord knows I was notorious for that nonsense for a long time. At some point, we adults have to buck up and COMMUNICATE. Life isn't about how many likes or comments we get on a post, or how negatively someone is painted based on personal opinions in posts. There is so much more to life than projecting constant negativity.
I have seen countless posts over the last 2 weeks where grown adults are cutting other grown adults down because of a misunderstanding, negative comments on peoples' pictures or status updates, or blasting their business all over social media to start a fire. Guess what friends - that doesn't make you look good! It paints a rather negative picture, and in essence, what you put out is what you get back. There's no need to hide behind a screen.
Getting back to why JT's jam is posted in this post - the line "sometimes the greatest way to say something/is to say nothing at all" - makes for a great mantra to live by. Yes, this song was written as Justin making a statement about how people comment on his life and the things he does, and how he doesn't need to respond. He'll just keep doing him. This is something we should all strive to do.
Got something negative to say? WRITE IT IN A JOURNAL SOMEWHERE.
Have an issue with someone? CALL THEM TO TALK.
Which brings me to another point. Why is calling someone so wrong these days? We are so addicted to the instant gratification of texts that we forget how hearing someones voice and the excitement from hearing from us can make us feel. People used to (they still do.. but I'm over it at this point) give me shit about talking to my parents all the time. Let me real here people - they live 800 miles away and I am very close to them. Texting with them is great if it's something small and doesn't require immediate answers (or it's a picture of Kyrie). But I would rather talk to them on the phone during the day than text. It's more personal.
Sure, everyone talks to their parents on the phone (or most people do. not judging relationships here. not what this blog is about). But what about those you consider friends? Close friends. Friends you want to get to know better. When is the last time YOU made a first move, reached out to someone first? I took the liberty of doing so today, and let me tell you - it was great. Hearing "it's so great to hear from you!" is enough to put a smile on your face.
Getting back to the topic at hand here...
If there is something SO negative in your life that you can't seem to be anything but negative - you have to make some changes. As someone who lived in misery and negativity for 6+ years, you have to pick yourSELF up and choose to find happiness. Choose to relieve yourself of all negativity and self loathing, and do something for someone else. Say hello to a stranger, smile and ask how their day is going. Talk to someone you haven't spoken to in a while that brought you happiness and laughter.
Stop relying on social media for personal gain. Stop trying to bring others down so you can feel better about yourself. Start looking at how great this life is, that you were given. Start LIVING your life with joy and happiness in your heart and soul. First step? Get out of your own way. When something happens, look at the positives rather than the easy "woe is me, my life is not fair, why is everything so hard" route. Watch how your life changes, how the positivity radiates out of your energy and into the atmosphere around you. Yes, it sounds RIDICULOUS, but I promise you, it's worth it.
This is all from personal experience. From being on both sides of this issue.
My challenge to you this week - give up social media when you're angry/upset/stressed. Reach out to a friend or family member to talk it out. DO NOT PUT YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE. The internet is a scary place, so putting everything out there, private profile or not, is a recipe for disaster.
And.. as Thumper said:
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