Sometimes texting can be a bad thing whether it is a distraction in class or a devise used to shut out the world around us. Sometimes though, it can really be a good way to express yourself. I know that sounds stupid when I say that texting can be a way of expressing yourself but I have noticed that when I talk to someone on the phone, things can come across in a way I don’t want them to and it can be easier for me to send a thoughtful or helpful text than to call someone. Many times I use texting as a way to send a Bible verse or inspirational quote or to simply make a point.
Sometimes, writing can mean more to another person than just saying it out loud. It gives them something to refer back to or to read at a later time. I know that I keep the texts that inspire me or ones that have helped me in the past and I just think that writing this way (although it is considered a “less social” way to communicate) is a wonderful way for expressing yourself.
This makes me sound like an introvert but I am actually a fairly outgoing person. I just like to write (or in this case type) how I feel. When I have time to think about what I want to say, it comes across better to others.
I also think that there is a time when writing should not be used and a more verbal communication is best. This goes back to the paper I just wrote. Writing, however, in some situations can be the best way to express a thought or feeling.
