Let’s face it, entertainment is one thing, but if the news or social media is making you anxious what’s the point… Yes. everyone should be well informed.
But what is our sources of information. Is the news actually fulfilling its purpose ?
If you are older than 40 or so you should remember when the news just reported the information and allowed the viewers to draw their own conclusions. The writers and editors tended to report the pertinent events and politics were rarely mentioned. If coverage was about politicians, they were very careful not to seem biased. Whatever your political beliefs are everyone should be cognizant that everything has changed drastically since the 1990’s. It is virtually impossible to find social media or news media that is unbiased and positive.
One of the few genuinely impartial websites: Forward Wing This site is truly a breath of fresh air
The industries known to provide the pubic with information and communications, also known as the media, have one very powerful commonality; their capacity to prioritize. The public has grown comfortable in the assurance that the media has it perfectly correct. That is an enormous responsibility that must be managed with mature conduct and above all, integrity. Unfortunately, reporting has, for the most part, morphed into a form of entertainment, where credibility is no longer of value. Many, news and social media organisations are very close minded and avoid looking at all points of views. They repeatedly drive their rigid agenda, with little or no regard for neutrality.
Also Most likely these are for profit organizations. News media are obligated to advertisers, who are interested in selling their products.
How to be aware of being an unaware victim
Sensationalism, celebrity and political gossip just sells. More effective, still is the ability to stir the emotions. Unfortunately the most effective way is through peddling fear, anger and hate. I have never read an article that describes the current situation in our world today, more accurately than this one (below):
Keeping happy when surrounded by negativity
Limit your time on all forms of media. Under no circumstances allow yourself to be manipulated toward negativity. Get out look up let the sunshine in (while increasing your vitamin D), and above all realize your life has a purpose.
