I’ve been thinking a lot about what we do when we share, especially when we share online. Without question, Sharing is one of the reasons (if not THE reason) the internet has empowered so many.

Wherever you share, however you share, it’s important to take the time to consider what we really do when we share online.

The truth is that we share much more than facts and knowledge. What we share and how we share creates something I can only describe as an ‘atmosphere’; an air.

It could be an air of seriousness, an air of positivity, an air of good humor, an air of courage, a sense of optimism, etc. Or, it could be an air of fear, of negativity, of silence, of abuse, of subjugation, of superiority, etc.

It is these subtle details that make ‘Sharing’ so powerful. Being able to share simply means being able to express oneself. And the freer and bolder we are, the more potent our ‘shares’.

So, what do you share? And how fully have you embraced your power to share meaningful things via different platforms online?

Sharing helps us grow together. This has been my experience online. My experience would have been different if people didn’t share meaningful, empowering stuff.

While we hope all the barriers to online access and freedom are removed, I also hope we find ways to share more and to share with purpose.