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No more comments section.

In the past I have found the comment section a place where I can learn something different than what I think and feel.

A place of, huh, I have never thought it of that way.

Nowadays, I need to actually put a boundary in place of not reading the comments on nearly everything.

The comment section has become a place of telling people how wrong they are, that they shouldn’t feel that way, tearing others down, shouting, anger, sharing all of our opinions on everything single thing in a not so nice way, or just freaking spamming bots.

The comment section lately has made me sad and mad with humanity.

I don’t think it’s ignorant to want to enjoy the collective cheering on of women’s college basketball or the collective awe of a solar eclipse or just what is this human experience in this wild, broken world without all the vitriol bullshit.

And so, no more comment sections for me except for on my favorite YouTube channels like Breathe with Sandy, Yoga with Adrienne, or my binaural beats and frequency videos because, seriously, those comment sections are full of love.

May we be reminded that perhaps the goodness of humanity can actually be found with one another, not just in observing one another online. For example, all the humans I commiserated with stuck in eclipse traffic and eventually stopped where we were rather than at our preferred destination to look up together at the wonder in the sky.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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