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Just to mention, I do not earn money from social media. This is an opinion piece and in no way criticizing anyone who benefits from social media. However, I do apologize for any consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Hence, I am still refining my writing skills since my college days.     F or some time now, I have wondered how some people have niches to provoke discussions on the Internet with such ease to garner attention to their content or gain popularity to their brands. Of course, certain social media platforms must have convoluted formulas or earning scales in order to interest people to make earnings, while they thrive on their passions. It is possible many social media influencers know the strategies, or at least contribute ideas, and certainly feel confident about their content. However, many of us, who choose not to monetize from social media observe and realize it takes countless time and effort to work and promote such content to ...

Personal note: Just to start, the topic of Women’s History Month is challenging, to balance the message and relevance of this piece, because of the fact that March has gained recognition as Women’s History Month, dated back in 1978. Throughout the course of history, an abundance of women mobilized during experiences, instances that confronted adversity based upon gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class and other classes within the societal umbrella. Respectively, many compassionate women acted as trailblazers even as many contenders questioned their integrity and intentions. However, it is certain that many women remained persistent and pushed the limits to share awareness. Another personal note: as a plethora of women have declared and acted toward powerful moments of our history, they have transcended above the fray. Personally, I admire women who defend their rights as they strive for a world of equality. From Jane Fonda, Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Madeline Alb...

  Credits: Stephen Hawking and Agile Cockpit Preface: I just need to address that the purpose of this is to uplift people, and provoke observers to consider what it is like for someone who carry “wallflower” characteristics. In no way is this to demean or shame anyone. The “anthem” of this topic is to encompass individuality and self-acceptance. If you so choose, then please give yourself an opportunity to continue to read past this introduction. J             Alright, so most of us can visualize a world where we can try to live life on the edge and be adventurous to an extent. Some of us really thrive off being in the thick of life on a daily basis. Perhaps this can seem effortless for some people, but what about if someone may feel reservations or inhibitions? Does he/she feel the need to conform by the peer pressure to change in exchange of risking authenticity losses? What happens when a shy nobody loses himself/h...

So from this past November I deactivated my Facebook account. There may be some people who befriended that wonder why I have been absent and less active on the social media website. Ultimately, there were a few reasons why I chose to depart from the social media mega-website. These reasons why sound frivolous or facetious, but I can say subjectively it was nothing personal from anyone I befriended. Well, honestly, I realized that I treated using Facebook mostly as a chore. In hindsight utilizing it became more of something to pass time rather than browse and correspond for fun. For instance, on a daily basis, I check my social media accounts just to keep posted, like posts or pictures and view which content seems relevant. So that seems fine, right? I think it seems and sounds reasonable. However, I felt so drained and so disengaged from Facebook as I personally regretted my purpose of being a member of its online community for ten years and five months. Now, I know that I sound ...

Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/photos_tr/en/l/lesbrown/382878/lesbrown1.jpg   For starters, let us get real for a moment: sharing opinions is one of bedrocks of our democracy, as there are some countries that do not have that necessity. There comes a time when we can elaborate, share, tweet, post (by pictures, blogs, etc.), talk, deliberate and the more about what our opinions mean to us. Sometimes, sharing one’s thoughts and opinions usually is not an issue at hand, but when one imposes their opinions as superior or rightful to others that becomes problematic and seen as an infringement. When someone becomes demonstrably dominate with her/his opinions, that dominance could shows as a sign of unwillingness to disagree cordially. Initially, this idea about the validation of opinions stemmed from our dissonance in our political climate – and I know my opinions differ from many others – but, more so, this societal shift toward discourse has become interesting because sha...

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Self-worth : A feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Some of us may wonder when we will ascertain our purpose , or what thing(s) give(s) us a purpose . It is often a ruminating question that circulates in many minds on a continual basis; whereas, it is something that we have to cope by whenever it happens to us. Often times we think about whether we can feel comfortable enough to feel happy with ourselves and to present it to other people who need it the most. Whenever we can achieve goals of true inner-peace and contentment within ourselves and exude it is when we share it. Do not let other people determine you because you matter as well; you matter so much that many other people want you to, too. Know your worth , your value , your existence , your being ; you’re being is something that takes precedence , regardless of discouragement , adversity or whatnot comes in between you and it. Feel it, be it, realize i...