THE LADY AND HER LORD: Media Media Media

THE LADY AND HER LORD: Media Media Media: A lot of bloggers, writers and life coaches have written a lot about the growing ravenous craze for social media, some have criticized an...

Media Media Media

A lot of bloggers, writers and life coaches have written a lot about the growing ravenous craze for social media, some have criticized and others have strengthened the importance of these media outlets in our present society.

What is your take on social media, has it become a nuisance or is it an aid? 

      On today's blog I would try to brush up the possible pros and cons of our booming social media and leave you my avid readers to draw conclusions. 

      Over the years we have all noticed how different the media has become how it has become intertwined with the news and our lives. Social media has found its way into our daily activities, has found a home in our securities and insecurities.

News

     We young individuals can attest to the fact that we rarely or never watch the news or read the papers, we find it hard keeping up with the news that concern us directly talk less of world news but with the introduction of social media platforms like social blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the likes we have been able to keep in touch with our surrounding just by the tap of a screen . By making these news accessible us we have been able to tune back into our world, its politics, entertainment and knowledge. But just like all good things there is also the con because this information is very easy to access we also know it is easy to post information and several people have decided to misuse this outlet by posting misinformation's about issues that concern the public and others have even used this medium to slander the names of others.

Connections

     The media has helped a lot of us get back in touch with old contacts, strengthen old friendships and has also helped us build new social connections which is a great advantage to students and individuals of the working class. It is a platform that makes communication easy with others and promotes the idea of friendship in a brand new light. 

      Hmmm as easy as it is to make new contacts so also is it so easy to fall prey to social stalking especially when we give a little too much information on social media forgetting that it is a public platform in which all your information can be viewed publicly (except for those who privatize their accounts).

Intellectual impact 

       As a student I can testify that there are several moments when i have an impeding school task to work on and i would get sidetracked by either a message on Facebook, an update on Instagram or an interesting tweet, I believe this is the story of some other students. Social media has sidetracked a lot of us and we spend so many minutes and even hours just browsing away and this has lead to lower academic grades and lesser commitment in the pursuit of intellect.

       While this has become a problem, we still have students who use social medias judiciously by creating school groups in which they discuss instructive topics and i can also attest to the fact that social media such as YouTube has been used by students to understand school topics much better thanks to those who upload helpful academic videos and even some do it yourself videos for some of us who don't want to pay too much for needed service.

TO BE CONTINUED...

  

Supporting the movement for the extraordinary (2)

         I welcome you all again to my blog and I sincerely apologize for my inability to keep up with my posts due to certain issues. I would try my best to make sure I keep you all updated bi-weekly on new posts and issues that I wish to discuss. Thank you all for your patience.
        Today I would be finalizing our last topic and by God's grace I would also be publishing a new post later on in the week.

Let's start by recapping all that was said on my last post;
       Everyone has the ability to be extraordinary(ability to be above the ordinary) and to turn out successful in their endeavors. I also stated basic steps such as: Finding happiness in what you do and dedication in your line of duty.
       I shall be adding two more basic steps today and I pray that as we follow these steps religiously we all get the pleasant results we desire.

Seek Counsel
   Yes we have to seek advice from others either young or old regardless of how independent we feel we are. I am guilty of always thinking that I can do all on my own and I need nobody ,I am always striving to beat the odds but regardless of how great I feel I am good counsel is always needed. Notice the word "good" meaning not just any kind of counsel but good counsel one that pushes you to reach for the stars and soothes your doubts and weaknesses. Good counsel is what makes the extraordinary individual stand ahead of the ordinary.
Read
   At this point some people are grumbling and complaining that when exactly does the reading end, well the truth is that it doesn't end if you plan to stand ahead. Knowledge is a trait that has to be acquired and it is one that can be passed down not genetically but by others. The best way to acquire knowledge is by reading not just books that are related to our career but also those that expose you to other areas of expertise.
Become an avid reader because books are the least expensive way in which you can explore the world.

Bible verse:
"But i would strengthen you with my mouth, and the comfort of my lips would relieve your grief"- Job 16:5 (NKJV)
Let's all learn to be gentle with our words because they may be the last someone would hear.

I would also love to recommend the book "KITE RUNNER" it is a wonderful book with a view on friendship, servitude and displacement.
                                              Have a wonderful week ahead