Think before you defend yourself

I get on social media and I do my best not to be critical of anyone.  It's not my place.  I do find it kind of interested how personal relationships, insecurities, and hurts are expressed where the whole world can see.  Social media is like this enigma that continues to spark my interest.  I find myself asking "why would he/she share something so deep and personal with people who don't know them or even care?".  I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing.  I just find myself being very curious and intrigued about why?

There is one trend I see, on social media, that sparks a bit of concern.  The amount of time we spend defending ourselves and our decisions on social media.  I get concerned because I realize that when we spend a "noticeable" amount of time defending ourselves publicly, it is a strong indication that their is a much bigger private battle going on within.  Social media speaks volumes to me about inner battles we go through.

A thought about defending yourself.  When you feel the need to defend yourself to someone or a group of people.  Before you do, ask yourself why you feel the need to do this????  Then see if this is something that is about other people or is this something that is about your own battle.  Most of the time you will find that it is something that you need to address with yourself, not others.  At least that has been my experience when I think before I defend.