I had a wonderful conversation with a wonderful person last night who helped me gain perspective from the past week of drama (and he gave me permission to share). I originally came on social media as a way to inspire and connect with friends, clients and family. I also wanted to use it as a means of inspiration and laughs for myself (we all deserve that, right?). I have met some of my now best friends from social media. People I would have never met otherwise and for that I am grateful. This individual that I spoke with has a television show and had to take down his personal page and just has a fan page that he is active on (I havent a clue how he does it, but he does). And he asked me a couple questions that I think maybe we can all ask ourselves. What do you want to gain for being on social media and what do you want those who connect with you to gain? And if that is not being met, what will you do about it? My reaction was pretty much - Wait, action? I have to take action? I dont like drama. I dont like confrontation. I shouldnt just sit by? His reply. You are the director of your life and everything that revolves around you, including Facebook. If the people in the movie arent what you believe to be helping the movie, cuts sometimes have to happen. If the people in your movie are extras and well, the scene is too bogged down with too many extras, you have to make changes because the final product will make you unhappy and sad. If someone changes the story line, do you just let them or do you put your foot down or just allow it? This last week it has become so apparent that there are drama stirrers. Are you directing a drama? I was up most of the night thinking about what he said. Most friends on Facebook arent really friends. There are many that I dont talk to, never have - but I enjoy their posts and hopefully they do mine. But many that could just care less. As my friend said, they are drama stirrers. And yet, maybe naively I still have the same definition of a friend - someone who gives assistance and support without wanting something in return, and is reciprocated by the other friend. I have decided that my movie has some drama in it, but it also has comedy, action, biography, documentary, family fun, etc. So if you only love your drama movies, there may be a re-write and another director you can assist. Not this one.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:29:40 +0000
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