Since Leaving Facebook...

I will tell you that I actually feel more free mentally since leaving Facebook.  You see, I spent time, sometimes too much time, catching up with people over the years on Facebook at one time I had over 800 plus friends then in later years I purposely only connected with less than a 100.  I grew weary of trying to stay on top of the latest events in people's lives so I could converse with them while doing daily activities offline.  I would think, "Oh this would be good to share...what about that...don't want to say this...wonder what this person is doing."   I would find myself at times having a dream about this person or that one.  But oftentimes feeling burdened to pray and share, there is indeed an energy of sorts that is generated between connecting and disconnecting with people whether on or offline.  But I knew my time on Facebook and other sites  was limited.  You just know these things when you pray for purpose, wisdom, etc. when dealing with others.

Some of you might feel burdened by your Facebook network for a number of reasons.  It just isn't mentally healthy to view so much about someone else's world and partake in any and everything he or she posts up.  Before long, you find yourself idolizing certain people or worse stalking them.  Not everything I saw on Facebook was good, encouraging, or helpful.  Oftentimes, I saw people wearing too many different faces and personalities or some having far too much to hide so they came off as boring--more interested in what you have to say then participating in any meaningful dialogue.

For some of you reading this, you may honestly feel like you need to disconnect.  Don't make an announcement to your network unless you are certain that you want to leave, because people will try to get you to stay--that's what held me up in the past.  If you should start the process to disconnect, you may want to collect email addresses and phone numbers before you do.  Disconnect with those individuals that you know you don't ever want to be connected with in the future whether on or offline just in case there is some kind of future marketing plan to lure you back in with select faces-I deleted all connections before I left.  Also, remove  videos, images and other information in albums.  As for all your status updates, you might want to copy those you like, delete some for whatever reason, and then delete your account.

For me, FB another fad that lost its shine, no regrets.

Nicholl