Online Connections

Okay, I'm one of those people who prefers to interact online as opposed to real life. It sounds pathetic, but part of the reason is that I communicate more effectively through the written word (or typed, in this case) than I do through speaking. Another reason is that I'm inherently lazy and like doing my socializing from my own couch!

What this is leading up to is that one of the ways media has impacted my life is by helping me discover new people and ideas. I have several friends that I have never met. One is from South Carolina. One just moved to Colorado. One I don't get to chat much with because she lives in England and when she's awake, I'm asleep. And one actually lives in Lindon Utah, and yes, I still haven't met her.
What's so awesome about this is that without media, I would be way more limited in my interactions with other people. What's even more awesome is the opportunity it provides to share my beliefs. The problem is, I have yet to take advantage of that opportunity. I'm hesitant to share what I know and love with these people because of all the usual reasons: I'm worried they'll be offended, worried they won't want to be my friend anymore, etc. etc.

BUT after reading this talk by President Monson about how we, as members of The Church, need to stand up against the evils of the world and be guided by the spirit to do good for all our fellow humans, I'm resolved to change. My goal is to talk to at least one of my online friends about the Gospel in the next two weeks!

Oh, and while we're on the subject of sharing the Gospel through media, take a sec to do a profile on Mormon.org!