If You Stand for Nothing

In a time when anyone with access to a social media site can post their opinion on Mayor Ford's newest flub, their thoughts on the weather, or where the best Pho can be found in the city, it is incredibly simple to have a voice and stand for something

With a simple click, followers and friends alike can "like" or re-tweet whatever it is you might be sharing- aligning themselves with you and your thoughts. It's a great feeling to know that others agree with you, share your opinion, and even take the time to comment on what you have to say.

Though what I notice most of all is not the original thoughts, but the shared ones; the appropriated images, pictures, and famous quotes that I even catch myself posting in order to share a sentiment or idea I want to communicate or support.

The question then arises- does all this sharing and re-tweeting make us a culture of copy-cats, or are these simply ways we capitulate our own thoughts? As the saying goes, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything".

So, are we actually standing for something, or are we falling for anything if we like all the posts on our feed?

Simply raising awareness through your shared interest or "like" will be the role you play. 

You should stand for something, in any way you can. Build your voice and strengthen your stance.  If you're stand for nothing, you're not standing at all. This save you from ever falling, as it also silences you from adding the contributions that the unique and special YOU have to offer!