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Fiḍál (Grace), 9 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, January 8, 2019
How is your online persona different from your real world persona? How much attention do you pay to your personal privacy when communicating with others online? I'm not sure there is much of a difference between my online persona and my "real world" persona. Most of my online social life revolves around writing.com, and staying in touch with family and friends through Facebook. My "real world" social life revolves around spiritual services at the Las Vegas Baha'i Center, doctors' appointments, and talking to my sister and/or other people on the phone. If I had an easier way to get around--I take the paratranset bus--I'd probably go out more.
DAY 1849: “I am still committed to the idea that the ability to think for one’s self depends upon one’s mastery of the language.” Joan Didion, Slouching Toward Bethlehem: Essays What are your thoughts on this subject? Mastery of language is important, but it isn't as important as asking questions about their own learned prejudices, dogma, and preconceived opinions. A person can master the language without having to ask the important questions about their opinions and the opinions of others inside and outside of their social circle. Human beings were created to use their minds, rather then accept--without question--the opinions of others. Knowing how to use the language helps in phrasing a logical and precise question; however, the biggest help in asking questions is overcoming fear that the question will give an unwanted answer.
DAY 2242: “There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.” ― Erma Bombeck What do you think? The line is thin, and sometimes it is completely invisible. I believe, the main reason for this is because we're human, and most of our emotional reactions are based our own perceptions and personal experience. Each individual human being see the world through their own experiences and learning. Human beings base their perception of reality on personal experience and on instructions they receive as they mature. |