The worlds changing. It always has changed. It just seems so much faster because we’re all connected. Connected in our media, connected in our relationships, connected across all boundaries.
We know about things as they’re happening. Years ago; it would take days or even months to get some of this information. So where is this all heading? Let’s take a look at YOU and what all this information/exchange does to each of us.
First off; there are way too many people that use their computer social networking to talk for them. They can’t talk to any other human being face-to-face; but they can sure lay down some bad kharma on places like Facebook or MySpace. Where did they learn this from? Is it from our repressed society and education system? I’ve never had a problem with communication. I’m not sure if there’s an answer why it’s that way; or is it that luck has just been on my side. My mother still says I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle (have to explain that to some of the populous out there). I think it has to do with the fact that I was an only child for 10 years of my life. I had to interact with other people; older people; adults. Kids today vary rarely say boo….except those who speak before they think about what they’re going to say. I’m sure it happens in school as well. In my professional photographer career, I have to carefully ‘work’ the crowd as it is. If I ask a question to the wrong ‘child’ in the group, I might not get control of the group back again. It’s a fine line…being the intermediate…..the negotiator if you will.
So back to our topic. Why did I even bring up the ‘lack’ of social skills out there today? It’s all part of our ‘human’ element. We are meant to be connected if you will. And I don’t believe it should be through texting or commenting on one of the social network sites. There is a time to use those avenues….just not the ONLY way. I have seen teenagers sit in the same vehicle and not say a word for hundreds of miles. And when they get to their destination, they talk as if they’ve been having a conversation the whole way. They were texting each other sitting only inches apart. Either they didn’t want to have other people hear/see what they were talking about, or they wanted to save their voices? Who knows…
So how can we be better than ourselves? First off; only use yourself as the measuring rod. You can use other peoples accomplishments and talents as something to strive for; but only for that. If you go much farther than that, you are just being envious. And that’s a very narrow line to walk. Set you sites on a goal that you have put down from what you see around you or your own imagination. Being humble is good for many reasons. I have the most respect for people that I thought were very high and mighty; but really were down to earth and could talk with anyone; old or young; rich or poor; educated or not educated. And never let someone else move you into something you don’t believe in. If you believe in something so badly; stand up for it. And if something you believe in does prove to be different; stand tall and admit it. Admitting that you’re human is more than many other humans do today.
So look in the mirror and envision who you REALLY are. Who you want to become. And concentrate on that. Then you will have the building blocks to ‘BE BETTER THAN YOURSELF’!!
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