When something bad happens in the world today, it won’t be long before millions of people know about it. This is because something can be shared on a social networking site and within minutes it can be seen by people all over the world.
In the past, people had to buy a newspaper or watch the news on television, for example, to stay informed. Today, this is no longer necessary; the only thing someone needs is a Smartphone.
The rule
The average person may then have a relatively good understanding of what is going on in the world. So if something significant were to happen, there’s a good chance they’d find out about it soon.
While some people may be pleased with this, there are likely to be others who find it a bit overwhelming. This is because not everyone responds in the same way, and this is partly because some people are more sensitive than others.
Separate
A person may find out about something that just happened and it may not stop him from functioning. This could be how they generally respond to what’s going on in the world.
What this could show is that one is out of touch with how one feels, or could just be emotionally strong. So it’s going to be the exception rather than the rule that they get mad about something.
Involved
On the other hand, someone else might find it difficult to handle some of the things they hear on social media. Once they’ve found out about something, it can take them a little while to get back on their feet, so to speak.
What this might illustrate is that one finds it difficult to deal with one’s own emotions, and that is why one ends up being controlled by them. At the same time, it could just be someone sensitive.
Personal protection
If this is the case, it might be a good idea for them to reduce the amount of time they spend on social media. Or, they could be more insightful when it comes to which pages they ‘like’ and which ‘trending’ stories they click on, for example.
One way of looking at this would be to say that one will be less informed, and this is not a good thing. Another way of looking at it would be to say that there’s not much you can do about what’s going on in the world, and that’s why it won’t matter.
ignorance is welcome
So you will be less informed than someone who doesn’t take this approach, but it’s not like it has a negative effect on your life. Ultimately, one will be taking care of their sensitive nature.
This is going to be much better than one allowing yourself to feel drained by something you probably can’t do anything about. You can take care of your own well-being and focus on what you can do to make the world a better place.
Two parts
What this overlooks, however, is the fact that it’s not just news organizations that talk about what’s going on in the world. This is something your ‘friends’ and family probably talk about too.
And while someone can simply share an article or video from a news organization, they can also go one step further. When this happens, they may share a state after some kind of tragedy has occurred.
time for a selfie
In addition to this, they can also upload a picture of themselves to go along with it, or they can simply add a filter to their profile picture. This could be a time where they talk about how sad they are and could use several different hashtags.
Then you could say that it will be clear that this person has not only been affected by what has happened, but also cares about what is happening. This can also be seen as a way of showing solidarity.
Lost
At the same time, what this can show is that this is someone who is using a tragedy for their own benefit. What they are talking about may not have anything to do with them, but this is not going to bother them.
So while one may appear to care about what happened, there is a chance that he is simply caught up in his own feelings. So one is acting in a completely selfish way.
Attention
And while they are completely consumed with how they feel, they can overlook what would really make a difference. Still, behaving in this way can earn them a lot of positive feedback online.
By sharing a status, you can allow them to receive lots of likes and comments from their ‘friends’ and family. One then will have commented on a tragedy, but it will be just another way of attracting attention.
Other benefit
However, it does not stop there, as another consequence of this is that one can show how virtuous they are. The fact that he has talked about what just happened can be seen as a sign that he is a good person.
This shows how easy it is for someone to create a certain persona online, and it’s not going to matter what they look like in the real world. What someone says is then more important than what they actually do.
conclusion
When tragedy strikes, one is unlikely to have much of an effect simply by posting a picture of oneself and/or a status. This isn’t to say that it won’t make them feel better or look good, but it probably won’t do much more.
If one really wants to make a difference, it would be better for them to donate money to a certain charity or just be an example in their daily lives. And if they know someone who has been affected by what happened, they could send them a private message or visit them in person.
