but first.... lemme take a selfie

If we look back at ancient civilizations and cultures, we see that even back then people were trying "out do" other people. They did things to try and climb the social the ladder, whether it put others down or not. They looked for acceptance from other people around them.

I think the same general concepts applied to the girls in the podcast: looking for acceptance through social media. The amount of likes they got during a period of time depicted the photo's "worth" (how good it was). Sometimes, the person can interpret the amount of likes to how much they are worth, which is the absolute opposite of what its supposed to be. I don't think social media was brought on to ensure people they are worth something. Social media has shown to be a great thing! It has allowed us to stay in touch with friends and family we don't talk to or see very often. It has been used to raise awareness for good causes and organizations.

Looking back when I was 13/14 and seeing where I am now, I think social media probably wasn't the best thing for me then. It didn't permanently hurt me or cause anything dramatic to happen. I just think that young girls at that age are really, really hungry for attention. They want to feel loved and accepted. I think that personally my fault in this social media deal was that I looked for that love and acceptance in other people, rather then looking for that in my Creator. Whether it was a number of likes or comments, I wanted people to like me. I think that social media can be good or bad; it just depends on the person. All in all, we should always look to our Savior who loves us unconditionally.

Jeremiah 31:3 ".....For I have loved you with an everlasting love..."