“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”—John Quincy Adams
I am following up yesterday with another questioning of a friend’s post on social media. This friend, known for her positive attitude, asked of her friends: “Do you enjoy my inspirational posts?” I don’t know what motivated the question. Apparently, she needed to know. My immediate response was “Well, duh. Of course, I do.” How could anyone not? (If somebody would actually answer “No”, I would have to question whether they are human.)
There is so much negativity on social media. I have fallen into negativity from time to time, myself. There needs to be a concerted effort to establish a more positive, inspirational presence on social media—and more so in the real face-to-face world. I have a number of people whose posts I consciously look for on Facebook. I need and want to be inspired. In turn, I recognize that others need inspiration.
When I am in my frequent cynical and negative frames of mind, I find it essential to stop and seek out inspiration. I like to share positive quotes—in part, because I know that they are a benefit to others—mostly because they are a benefit to me.
Don’t question the positive messages you share. If no one likes them (and I doubt this is the case), so be it. If it helps you, it helps others.
Taking a cue from my friend, Andy, I get to be positive and have an impact on the lives of others.
Carpe momento!