Monday, December 7, 2009

A Profession Whirling out of Control...


Let's get back to basics seems to be the outcry of the nation in so many areas. Whether you're talking finances, only buy what you can pay cash for, to the positive effects of simply sitting down as a family at the dinner table, people are realizing the importance of getting back to basics.

I am embracing this concept mind, body, and soul. Some things may be harder than others, but one easy thing we all can implement starting today is monitoring what we consume on TV, on the Internet, in magazines, and newspapers. Haven't you noticed that some aspects of the media are out of control? You have the paparazzi chasing down celebrities, reporters delivering the news with their own agenda, and negative stereotypes being reinforced on a regular basis.

Princess Diana was killed 10 years ago trying to get away from the paparazzi. I wish I could say that incident was the turning point in how the paparazzi operated but it wasn't. In fact, I think it's worst. Some reporters now feel it's their "right" to publish a person's personal business no matter how painful. Okay we get it, celebrities are human too. The mystic behind the stardom no longer exists because we know EVERYTHING. Nothing is sacred and nothing is off limits. Did the public help create this monster? Bad news and scandal sells is what they say. One of my favorite quotes is

The appetite grows by what it feeds on. - Albert Richardson


Let's stop feeding into this problem by not consuming it. Don't bank roll it. Stop clicking on the negative gossip stories on the Internet. Keep moving if a magazine spends all its time capitalizing on other people's misery. Let's start demanding more good to balance out the bad and the ugly. I'm glad people are getting back to basics. I have officially joined the movement. Let this be our one small step for mankind, and even more beautiful, womankind!

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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, December 08, 2009

    I am really feeling you on this topic. And that is why I support the Monique show and not Wendy Williams. Not to criticize, but Wendy seems to thrive on negative "junk". While Monique uses her platform to celebrate others...especially minorities. So no only should we not support the negative, we SHOULD support the positive.
    Brey

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, December 09, 2009

    Yeah I like Monique's show a lot. It is positive. I hope it gets the ratings that it should and really lasts. Now that Oprah is leaving the scene maybe she can fill that gap in some way. Prime time.

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  3. MoniThursday, December 10, 2009

    Prime time is right because I'm going to miss my girl Oprah. But yes, Monique is just the show for that spot.

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  4. NeicySunday, December 13, 2009

    Unfortunately I have not seen Monique's show but I totally agree that we have to stop supporting the negative. But I do have to admit it is going to be a challenge because sometimes when I see something written about one of my favorites actors or actresses I am intrigue to read exactly what is being said. However, I am going to make every effort not to read that negative magazine while I am standing in line at Walmart.

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  5. MoniSunday, December 13, 2009

    Yeah it will take some effort but at least if you are standing in line reading it you are not spending the money on it. That's a step in the right direction. It's definitely easier said than done though.

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