RE: How to Slay that Dragon and be a Writing Machine!
Got the same thing going on. Wasting a lot of energy by asking myself whether I should have said this or that. That often creates a negative spiral of thoughts.
Because of things I have experienced in the past, I’m still learning to speak out my thoughts and show how I feel.
I used to be afraid that people would think I was weak for showing emotions. Step-by-step I’m learning that people love you even more when you have the guts to do show you’re not perfect. But it’s a long process, and I still have a long way to go :0)
SteemIt has been really a game changer. I’ve built this awesome group of friends on here (never thought that it would be possible to consider people you met online as being friends) who are always ready to support me when I don’t feel great. That shouldn’t surprise me though, ‘cos that’s how I’m treating other people too... I assume you get what you give, and the more you show yourself, the more it is appreciated ;0)
Yeah, but I don't dwell too much on the negatives, I just think how I could have said things better.
I've also said some things that got me in trouble or that might have hurt other people's feelings, without me thinking realizing what was happening.
I agree with you, sometimes showing emotions, or not, is a cultural thing and it is ingrained in us. Thus, it can be quite a challenge to change those habits that are deep in our subconscious.
Yeah, I think this site started out with that good intention in mind. But then again, it is how people use this technology to benefit them. Good for you for finding friendship online, but I think all my online friends are people that I have already met in real life. Except maybe for @flauwy, we've known each other online before meeting in real life. He was the one who introduced me to this platform. Maybe you'll be another one. :D