To comment or not to comment

Sometimes I start to write a reply to a post and think I’m gonna add some wisdom (ego), but ultimately, upon reflection, add no value to the conversation.
It’s usually about 2.5 lines in (on my phone) that I realize I’m just trying to be “part of the party” or “cool,” when I’m really just talking out my butt. (Not lying, but engaging to “be seen”) about something that isn’t even that important to me. SO … I hold backspace key to erase and move along.
I’m catching myself sooner than I used to …
There is TOOOOOO much out there in this gorgeous universe to engage in conversations that don’t truly make a difference to you … that will be different for everyone, certainly. Sometimes a little kid giving away candy in a video gives you (me) a smile …