That can also go for thinking before something comes out of your mouth... or in this case, before you hit the submit button.

One of the things I worry about before submitting a post or even writing in a blog is how I'll come across. I remember years ago, back in high school, I didn't clear out the history on my dad's computer and he ended up reading my xanga blog. Being that I was in high school, I was in that period of life that I often couldn't stand my parents--- I loved them, just wanted to do my own thing. And I think that kind of attitude came across alot in my blog and upset my Dad. While there were alot of wonderful things and nice things that my parents did in my life for me, I sorta left those nice details out.

I write often in the Depression group thread we have going on in the Women's Discussion forum. But I try to remind myself to post in there not only when I'm feeling down, but when I'm being cheerful, when something awesome happens in my life, or when I see another Sister or Friend needing support. I don't want those visiting that thread to think I'm always down in the dumps... I'm not... and I do want to be there for people.

And when it's just a few words that people have to use to decide what kind of person you are, you have to choose carefully. Say the wrong thing and you come across as a bad person--- a selfish person--- an ungrateful person, etc. You also have to realize that people don't necessary speak in the same way you do--- offending someone online happens ALOT. Then you have to start the difficult task of unraveling the bad points and figuring out what happened.

I can go on and on and make other connections to this as well, but I wanted to just dwell on the fact that one side-- the bad side of your life--- is not the only side you should be showing others, especially if it's not your only personality trait.

Yes I have depression--- but I'm more of a cheerful person than a depressed person. Yes I have anxiety--- but I love being a laid back person, watching the clouds go by, and reading a good book. Yes I have alot of troubles in my faith--- but I know I'm an inspiration to my Brothers and Sisters in Christ [I've been told so]. There is much good to be thankful of and it's those small blessings that will cover the wounds of the big hurts and heal them.

So think before you step, think before you speak, think before you post. Humans will read your posts--- and Jesus loves every one of them.