Oddbean new post about login | logout Well...have to relay something tonight about someone who jumped into my timeline and asked the question: " why do you think anyone would be interested in the minutiae of your life that I post so much about...of course I didn't answer and blocked him and I guess my answer is I don't really know if they are or not...I know I am about your guy's lives...it was just a little troubling to me that he wanted me to justify what I write here...who the hell is he, anyway? #today
@de982875 I read about your life because I find you interesting, stranger in Mastodon whose post came up using a hashtag I follow. That person is petty and small-minded, or at least utterly irrelevant. We are all just small humans in a big world, talking about ourselves as we try to connect to each other. And connection is only the most important thing in the world. So whether they do or do not read about your life, you matter, and people *do* read and care.
@de982875 Don't sweat it. Someone once told me I 'didn't have to post my every thought' As if his reply was not his own thoughts. If he only knew all the ones I hold back! My timeline is 100% my own to express myself how I like. If someone doesn't like it, keep scrollin'. There will be so much more of my brain glitter. I guarantee. I look forward to yours, James.
@de982875 Don't give that guy another thought! I don't know why so many of us hold on to criticism or negative comments and often dismiss compliments. I wish I knew how to stop doing that myself. The sharing we do with each other is precious. We celebrate and commiserate with each other and are each other's cheerleaders. What could be better than that?! Carry on, James!