When a person does good deeds in their community and/or for others in need, do You think it is right to post it Yourself on U Tube and/or other Social medias?

No..

I wouldn’t do that myself. I also don’t find it an attractive quality in others.

On the other hand, I’d rather a good deed be done for selfish reasons than not be done at all. Those in need of the deed still benefit, and that’s what truly counts.

Humm does not matter to me, at times it encourages more to step up and do something good as well...

What one calls tooting their own horn actually brings awareness to those that actually need helping hand~~~

Yes
There is only one you.
If you excel at something and are proud of it you should tell others.
Its how you tell them that makes the difference.
Its best to lead by example.

There will always be people that feel threatened by your successes.
There will always be people that feel jealousy at your abilities.
There are also people that will find inspiration from your success.
Even a few in your life that want you to excel.

Too many people use their success to stand on a pillar, thinking that because they did this or that, they are better than everyone else. That only leads to animosity. Remember, if you put yourself on a pedestal, it can get pretty lonely.

Good point. The same as anything else, the way it’s perceived depends on how it’s presented.

Even boastful arrogance will still bring a need to the attention of many. Though many will not be endeared by the boasters attitude.

These are interesting points.

It's not so much what you say, but how you say it.

Does it matter if the deed is a result or a consequence?

The result being your intended objective/ target/goal...and the consequence being unplanned for/ a surprise/ completely out of left field

There is no need to "blow your own trumpet" as said in the UK, if you carry out a RAOK (Random Act Of Kindness)it is because you want to and nobody needs to know about it.

If there is already positive feedback from the community around you, there is no real need for self praise, methinking

I don't see a problem with it? If you do something that is considered a good deed, then sticking it on social media is not an act from the ego either.
Like me posting my readings on YouTube and telling people about it here and elsewhere. I do that because I'm so enthusiastic about it, happy, and totally thrilled about the positive feedback I've been getting so far. Not from the ego, but more because it means I'm reaching people, helping people, am offering something to them.

I think one of the biggest problems many people have is that they've been raised to believe that you aren't allowed to stand up and shine your Light. Most/many have been taught to be 'humble'. I say, f*(k humble.

Read this, then you may understand where I'm coming from, what I mean when I say "f*(k humble!"

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

I personally feel that this piece is one of the most important things ever written. It should be taught in schools, children should be raised with it as opposed to "you must be humble."
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So True!

Very well said!!!

I don't think so.

Sure.
Because I'll never see it.
Hahahaha.

Rather they put it on their social media than chase me down seeking validation.

Other than that, I always thought that was the point of "social media."
Facebook, myspace, twitter, whatever. I thought it was basically people posting their life, an online journal, everything they do, they share with everyone who gives a crap.

Seems it would be far more interesting that they post their "humanitarian" efforts than pictures of their dinner, or a selfie in the McDonald's bathroom making a duck face.


Whether or not what they post is true is a completely different story.
Lots of people put up fake photos and stories about their adventures on social media.

Pretty common.
People so focused on the internet and "social media" look at others "wonderful" lives because those other people post nothing but all the "great" things they do, leading to the reader/observer thinking "my life sucks in comparison!" Then feeling depressed and inadequate. Sometimes coping by making up a bunch of BS in order to "compete" or try to get others to believe their life isn't as pathetic in comparison to the Joneses.

Very well said Crystal, and thank you for the quotes.

I find it interesting that when it comes to applying for a job we are told to sell ourselves, boast and toot our own horns. Same thing when trying to get accepted into a good college, toot your horn so you stand out above the rest and get recognition.

But when it comes to every day life or helping others, we're supposed to keep quiet about it. Talk about mixed messages.

Speaking up about things... whether it's the truth about how you feel about something or something amazing you did for someone or something you accomplished... not only gives others incentive it also gives them permission to speak up as well.

I dont think its cool to toot your own horn, so individual one on one actions need not be advertised. But, I do think if it is a broader reaching act of kindness for a certain cause or charity, I think it is great to advertise the opportunity to others, but not for the purpose of aggrandizing yourself at all.

I agree!