You are not your "likes"

We have been reprogrammed in this techie era to believe that our worth is based on “likes,” “stats,” “comments,” and “views.” But, we are not any of these things. People resonate with you because of how you act and react. They look at your examples...not your pictures or your words. Character is still the number one quality in a person by how you treat another. So NO you are not the amount of likes that shows up on the screen. The real “likes” come from inside.I write because I must. I wouldn't dare post all that I write. I write because it's in my veins, the words make my heart jump with joy, and I need to get them down. I write because it's a lifeline to my spiritual practice. I don't write to impress, be accepted, or have an ego boosting. This is not part of the process when I sit with the laptop at 3AM on the sofa typing away in the dark as a muse cheers me on. Most of the time I have no clue what has transpired. I don't have to. It's my way of meditating, contemplating and creating from a place of divine wisdom.So, when someone points out that I have an X amount of likes on a page...I gasp. I don't know what that is or what it needs to be. I don't care. I share my words because I understand that most of the people feel this sense of loneliness with their emotions. I share because it's a connection between one soul and another. And, because of those connections I have made some lasting friendships that have pulled me out of many personal dark times. Writing has done that for me. It has introduced a world of like-minded folks who care. I love my underdogs, misfits, hippies, introverts, tree-huggers, and geeks. I can relate to the odd balls because I am eccentric. I don't belong in a box. And this extension of letters, words, and sentences has allowed for me to interact with a world that needs inspiration. I need the inspiring words of another when I read their thoughts. I need to confirm that I am not crazy...that what I am feeling is part of the human experience.Don't sit and stare at a screen to see who pushes “like.” Don't wait around to figure out if you are accepted. Screw it. Write because you got some incredible wittiness to share. Write because your love and humor can touch one person. Write because if you don't a part of you withers and that's a death I avoid. Write because you have something your soul needs to share. It doesn't matter if it's liked or not. I think when we come from a space of love and truth everyone understands. It's a place of authentic power. And those words empower another.Thank you for the constant love and support. I appreciate all the wonderful thoughts. But, my friends, worth is not determined by how many folks stop by your page, your blog, or your articles. Worth is determined by how YOU live and see your own existence. If at the end of the day when you place your little head on a pillow you can answer “yes” to these questions you have lived a powerful life: Did I love myself to the full capacity? Did I make someone smile? Did I raise the vibration to those around me with a bit of joy? Did I do good today? Did I love wholeheartedly? Am I safe?We are in this technology time together. Let's use it to raise consciousness with good. Let's utilize the magnitude of connection to a loving awareness that brings us to a place of pure divinity. Let's make this magical gathering of tech-time a forum and platform to make the world a better place.  You do not have to buy into the negativity.  That's your choice.  Create and allow others to express themselves. Have a great day!