Leaving all social media

KAT-KAT said:

At one point I did think about taking a break to focus a lot on my spiritual path. You do you, but I realized that my spiritual path can be strengthened by fellowship with others, my specific spiritual path... and besides, @Revoltingest would die without me.

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I think because of my background in Buddhism for so many years, i fond comfort in solitude instead of social interaction. When i am all by my self, that is when the spiritual awerness are at my strongest i noticed that when i leave the society for shorter or longer times, i become stronger.
And to be honest. I have felt very weak for a long time, my energy is very low. So for me to take this moving to a new home as the beginning of my "new life" is what i need

Amanaki said:

I think because of my background in Buddhism for so many years, i fond comfort in solitude instead of social interaction. When i am all by my self, that is when the spiritual awerness are at my strongest i noticed that when i leave the society for shorter or longer times, i become stronger.
And to be honest. I have felt very weak for a long time, my energy is very low. So for me to take this moving to a new home as the beginning of my "new life" is what i need

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I used to be that way too. Major introvert here. Though for what it's worth, I'm left hand path now, and it's changed my paradigm to where I get energy from the material world. But that path isn't for everyone. I've heard it makes some mad much like how I've heard achieving certain states of meditation can make one mad.

Rival said:

Honestly go for it. Most social media is toxic nonsense.

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Also unhealthy in other ways. Staying behind a computer or phone for insane periods of time can actually make a person get out of touch with reality and privy to a whole host of wacked out perceptions and ideas.

Twilight Hue said:

Also unhealthy in other ways. Staying behind a computer or phone for insane periods of time can actually make a person get out of touch with reality and privy to a whole host of wacked out perceptions and ideas.

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Worse yet though is doomsurfing the news.

Social media offer the opportunity to train oneself to
avoid the toxic elements &/or control one's reaction.
Be above the fray.

Good luck @Amanaki ! I hope you find what you are looking for.

Amanaki said:

I have decided to leave all forms of digital social media when i moving on my own.
I am sure it will give me more free time, and more time to just be me.

Taking back the times of less digital world and going back to living in the real world will be a major step in a right direction.
Going back to my old hobbies, and maybe some new once

Its time to find the real me.

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This is great! I think that because of algorithms and social fads, social media portrays a warped view of the world which is why people are so polarised and toxic on there. We end up thinking that the majority of people are fighting each other when in fact they only represent a few and the majority of people understand nuance and are cool discussing thing. Being off social media will definitely clear up your head a bit.

Amanaki said:

Thank you @rocala
You mention a very important thing.

What about my account here in RF, what will i do?
The answer is that yes i will be away from RF but i do not intend to delete my account. I have still some part of me that want to say things here.

But as you noticed, my mood has been up and down in my posting. So i think a brake is right to do.

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I myself have been on and off of RF because I actually had to reflect on what I have discussed with others, become confused and need to digest what I really think and what I really support and if I feel that I am becoming too polarised and possibly being toxic in a possibly toxic discussion and environment. This is good because every time I return to the forum I am more tolerant of others and am less tribalistic. So it is good to take a break on occasion if you feel it is necessary. All the best!

It's definitely good to sincerely get away from all this crap for a while, for sure. I haven't used Facebook in about 5 years. Never used Twitter nor Instagram. I barely even use my personal email. And I don't regret a single moment I spend doing other things.

Amanaki said:

I have decided to leave all forms of digital social media when i moving on my own.
I am sure it will give me more free time, and more time to just be me.

Taking back the times of less digital world and going back to living in the real world will be a major step in a right direction.
Going back to my old hobbies, and maybe some new once

Its time to find the real me.

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I’m seeing more and more people doing this. Though I’ve cut way back on the sites I visit, I still spend more time than I should. This site and a guitar forum are the only two I still have a regular presence at. I’m one of those people that social media brings out the worst in me.

But Social Media isn’t all bad... I reconnected with school friends from 50 years ago through Facebook. I connected with family I didn’t know I had because of Facebook. And because of my stutter I don’t like talking on the phone, so I stay in touch almost daily with my immediate family... through Facebook. I’m slowly learning to pick my battles... that’s the best thing.

I think you’ll be a lot happier.

Take care! It's probably a good move. I don't care for social media either. I hope life is pleasant for you.

Revoltingest said:

This isn't really a virtual world.
You converse with real people (except for bots like @lewisnotmiller).
Moreover, it's a much larger world than we have at home.
So you'll return to us at times.
May your hiatus be enjoyable & productive.

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Hey, I'm a real boy. I just have bot-like tendencies, and squeaky hinges.

Best wishes!

Amanaki said:

Thank you @rocala
You mention a very important thing.

What about my account here in RF, what will i do?
The answer is that yes i will be away from RF but i do not intend to delete my account. I have still some part of me that want to say things here.

But as you noticed, my mood has been up and down in my posting. So i think a brake is right to do.

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Best wishes Amanaki.

I'm glad you're not swearing us off for good. Sometimes you just need a break for a while. RF is a double edged sword. Come back when your mind is in the right place.

A good move....nature provides what technology only promises, but cannot deliver.

I agree with your view. I do not use social media, only these one or two forums. Enough for me for interaction. No Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, skype, etc.

Amanaki said:

I have decided to leave all forms of digital social media when i moving on my own.
I am sure it will give me more free time, and more time to just be me.

Taking back the times of less digital world and going back to living in the real world will be a major step in a right direction.
Going back to my old hobbies, and maybe some new once

Its time to find the real me.

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Everything in balance, I would say. And I would make some distinctions. A thoughtful, well reasoned debate is not the same as sharing cat pictures. I think a little thoughtful debate is a good component of a balanced life.

And of course, one can take that too far : ) Hence the emphasis on balance.

Wise move, Amanaki.

Brother Amanaki, I'll give you a Qur'anic verse to better appeal to you:

“Certainly will the believers have succeeded: They who are during their prayer humbly submissive, and they who turn away from ill speech…” [Quran: Chapter 23, Verse 1-3]

If there's one thing I've learned from experience, the mother of all troubles is indulging in vain endeavors that has little-to-no benefit in the long run. And I tend to think of social media just another vain avenue for vain conversation, unnecessary stress, and as a whole --- Useless. So it's a good thing you are weeding out the useless stuff that is not beneficial in the long run. Whatever you do, keep this Golden Rule [from The Holy Qur'an itself] --- Is what I am doing vain, useless, or is this productive? Will this do more benefit in the long run or will it prove to be costly? There are more harms or benefits in this? Is it overall more destructive or more constructive? Then take a proper decision. Just a brotherly advise.

I have closed down Facebook and other social media accounts of mine ages ago and am only think back of it negatively. I have become so busy bettering my own self and taking care of my family, trying to make a living etc. that I barely get a time to think about it [let alone miss it]. I only use RF these days, and even that very rarely and not as much as I want to [due to being busy].

Free yourself from unnecessary bondage, and you'll achieve more peace.

Just keep me in your prayers, my brother. I am in dire need of God's Forgiveness, Mercy among Other Blessings. Especially, please pray to God to grant me a good source of income. It's really hard to watch your family suffer because you don't even have a damn job atm!

icehorse said:

Everything in balance, I would say. And I would make some distinctions. A thoughtful, well reasoned debate is not the same as sharing cat pictures. I think a little thoughtful debate is a good component of a balanced life.

And of course, one can take that too far : ) Hence the emphasis on balance.

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good point, someone put it this way
moderation in everything, including moderation. [especially in, ...perhaps at times may be in order too]