RHYTHMS OF LIFE

 First rhythms: a mother's heartbeat and walk, a lullaby, nursery rhymes and songs.  Later on: dance melodies, anthems, holiday tunes.  Next: rock and roll, slow dances.  Also: school and team songs.  Adult rhythms: romantic and mood music.  Each phase of life has its rhythms.  Some rhythms change slowly and naturally; some out of choice.  Other rthythms change suddenly, perhaps not of our choosing.

A new rhythm needs time and practice to feel natural.  As your new phase of life begins, take each step with the most important first.  Take your time and proceed to the next.  Have patience with yourself as you try to adjust to your new rhythm.       

 

POST AND SHARE

 Using social media can be fun, but what we post and share reveals what we want others to see.  Individuals and families post pics and videos to show their activities.  Some posts may reveal our beliefs and values.  We may want to brighten the day of others or give them a good chuckle.  Sometimes we want to share our feelings.  Sometimes, political or religious views are posted in hopes that they may influence others.  Products and services can be advertised, recommended, bought, and sold. 

Unfortunately, some posts can go to extremes and become exaggerated, negative, or even false.  The effects may be on purpose or accidental.  Bullying can even show its ugly head. Some posts have rallied groups to protest and worse.  

 Take care in what you post and share.  Be sure you are having the effect on others that you want.  If you don't like someone's post, you can hide the post or the original source they are sharing.  If you tire of someones posts for whatever reason, you can delete the person completely.  Offensive posts can be reported.

Follow those you like; like, love, or show you care; comment if you wish and share with friends.  This is part of the fun of social media.