Every kind of social media has a reputation. Here’s my take, but I might have it wrong. (Let me know).
TikTok = cool kids
Facebook = was popular, now political
Twitter = the chattering class
Instagram = beautiful people and moments
Snapchat = Insta for the rest of life
LinkedIn = professional connections
The more you know, right?
Here’s what we often miss:
Our community becomes our truth
If Twitter is your jam, over time, you’ll feel the pressure to always have something smart to say.
Maybe that’s why you started but is that the identity you want?
Likewise, if you’re hustling on LinkedIn, it will shape you.
It’s inevitable that you’ll conform to the conventions of your industry to make connections and land that next job.
I get it. It’s part of life.
So here’s my audacious take: when we join a community that values the spiritual discipline of writing, we’ll experience spiritual growth.
Writing creates clarity of thought. It builds relationships. Research even shows that writing can make you happier.
Your objection: “It’s tough to make the switch. I like TikTok videos.”
My answer: If I said you could have spiritual growth without effort, would you believe me?
But I get it. This is an uphill climb for most of us - including me.
Here are my questions:
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Did I get it right for the reputation of each social media site? (It’s okay, I’m willing to be wrong).
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How has participation in those social contexts “discipled” or formed you? Try to be specific. Writing it out will give you clarity.
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What helps prompt you to pursue writing as a spiritual discipline in this community? (Do you set aside certain times on your calendar? Get email notifications? Log on at lunch?)