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Thursday, March 7, 2024,

One of the worst attributes of our modern era is Social Media.

One of the worst attributes of Social Media is the constant and continual support of the theory that you, the user of the Social Media, are the protagonist of life.....you, the user of the Social Media, are the King/Queen and others are but players and side-characters in your tale.

This concept/theory of self-centered thought is dangerous, for many reasons, but it's instilled so passively and subtly through Social Media use that those who support Social Media can easily argue against it; they'd be wrong, but they can easily argue that Social Media is a good thing...that it helps connect the world....allows like-minded people to find their tribe......whatever sugary language is needed.  

Religion, and the practice of yoga, helps one understand the exact opposite of what Social Media teaches us.  Religion, and the practice of yoga helps to keep one humble and reminds us that we are a nothing, a nobody from nowhere.  Religion, and the practice of yoga, reminds us that we are here to serve ourselves last..not first.

A world of individuals who live for others can function; a world of individuals who live for themselves will be doomed.

It's 5:22am as I type this, and it's time to begin.

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