Licking the Razor's Edge (2015)

TIP #02 … “ALTRUIZE” YOUR ON-LINE TIME
Regardless of whether or not you succeed in limiting your virtual time to less than an
hour per day, it is very important that you choose to make the time you do spend on-line
Meaning-full time.
*Instead of posting about what you are having for lunch, post about the ways you are
nourishing your community (or the ways you have seen others do the same).
*Instead of commenting with hollow humor, sarcasm or outright rejection, try typing
something Kind (“nice or nothing” is a good motto for any communiqué in your life).
*Instead of debating politics or arguing about religion, choose to be openly respectful of
others and openly respectful of their beliefs (especially if you don’t agree with them).
Make your daily social media use a time to inspire others with your deepest True Self,
instead of distracting them with your superficial “small self” — a time to raise others up,
instead of bring them down; a time to compliment, instead of condemn; essentially, a
time to remind others that social media outlets are tools of transcendence, and not mere
escapes into ego.
“The things that bring others true Happiness
are the ones that get the most real Shares.”
~ inspired by Chris Bogan
TIP #03 … REPLACE your VIRTUAL LIFE with a REAL ONE
Most importantly of all, it is time to let your addiction to social media inspire you to go
forth and Be the Change You Wish to See.
*When you feel the urge to log-on “just to see what’s going on”, choose instead to turn
off your computer and go find someone who needs a smile.
“In some ways, Facebook levels the playing field of friendship stratification. In the real
world, you have very close friends and then there are those you just say “Hi” to when
you pass them on the street. Of course, there is no reason why we cannot have the
courage to treat everyone we meet as a close friend.” ~ inspired by Prof. Jason Kaufman
*When you feel the urge to log-on to take part in a discussion or otherwise comment on a
post, choose instead to first go out and do an anonymous Kind Deed for your community.
“Actions speak louder than words.” ~ Brian Solls
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