Answer to Prayer?

For some time, I've noticed that I've been extremely disillusioned with what social media has devolved into. It would make me sad to see people I truly care about post hateful things publicly and then quietly say "you know I don't mean you."

So, what I understand is that you're condemning all who believe like me, but not me?

Ok, perhaps, but imagine how you'd feel knowing you were considered collateral damage. Are you not supposed to hurt because someone mocked what you believed but not you?

Anyway, it's been getting worse and worse and I really wanted to just pull the plug once and for all. But then there's the High School reunion coming up, and family updates, and church updates, and, and, and.

I've been troubled for a while over this and earlier last week, I thought to myself "maybe a social media fast IS a good idea."

I'm no Prophet, but I know someone who is. During the #GeneralConference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints this past weekend, we had a meeting for all the women age 8 and up. During that meeting, Pres. Russell M Nelson encouraged the sisters to take a 10 day social media fast and record their feelings during that time.

Obviously, I'm not alone in my concerns, and I have already come up with many ideas to clean it up. It was almost as if...oh who am I kidding! It WAS an answer to prayer.

I know I'll be back in a few days. It's not forever, but it is a much needed break.