“You ruin your life by desensitizing yourself. We are all afraid to say too much, to feel too deeply, to let people know what they mean to us. Caring is not synonymous with crazy. Expressing to someone how special they are to you will make you vulnerable. There is no denying that. However, that is nothing to be ashamed of.
There is
something breathtakingly beautiful in the moments of smaller magic that occur
when you strip down, and are honest with those who are important to you. Let
that girl know that she inspires you. Tell your mother you love her in front of
your friends. Express, express, express. Open yourself up, do not harden
yourself to the world, and be bold in who, and how you love. There is courage
in that.” (Bianca Sparacino)
With advances in digital technology, today’s world has become much safer and convenient in many different ways. On the other hand, our tolerance for violence on TV (and in the social media) has become greater. The worse things get visually (whatever that might) we justify it each step of the way with “it’s not that bad.
In our
faith, God’s rules of what’s right and wrong are never compromised throughout
the years. (He is changeless, all-wise, and all-knowing.) Though we could be desensitized in our beliefs through the
denomination we are affiliated with, our heavenly Father understands the truth
present in all religions as a whole. God is not influenced at all by social
media.
Does our
being desensitized to today’s culture cause us to make poor decisions against
our better judgment? Do we do this at times because we want to be liked and
accepted by the “popular crowd?” Are we followers because it’s much less
emotionally painful to follow than to be the leader that’s in charge (and also
takes the blame if something goes wrong)?
It’s important to
understand what Pastor Rick Warren believes: “You were made by God and for God, and
until you understand that life will never make sense.” You know that you can’t control anyone, but yourself.
Numbing yourself so you can’t deal with your own pain (as well as that of
others) protects you from negativity.
That
emotional “wall” your building around yourself desensitizes you as it also
keeps away all the joy God wants you experience in your life (as His precious
child). You may get hurt going outside of your comfort zone, but it’s a chance
your heavenly Father He needs you to take. I promise God will be with you each
step of the way.[i]
[i] This post was suggested by friend and blog member,
Rachel Wright.
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