You are smart and me too, but we are easily deceived. The Podcast this past weekend was all about a Wax Museum that I visited with my daughter when we were in Dublin. Ireland. It got me to thinking that so many things can be made to look real when they aren’t real at all. We know that the movie producers and photographers can make things look differently than they are in reality. They spray artificial fruit to look real on the set. They make people look differently with makeup and costumes. I have always known that and so have you. Why is it though that we buy things we don’t need? Or we go to places of entertainment and then are mad that we spent money?
Lots has been said in the recent days about Fake News. Well, it got me to thinking that there are lots of fake people too. They may be the ones living next door to you who appear rich, when in reality have everything on credit cards and really are overspending. Or it may be the people you do business with who are providing a product that is not up to par. It isn’t always easy to spot them.
It is because we think about things as they appear and we are not really seeing all the facts. Look beyond the media of the press, look at the purchases, and the marketing that leads you to believe in certain things. Here are fish in a basket. It was taken at the wax museum. They didn’t have an odor. Yet they had been there was ages. We could tell they were not real fish, but they sure did look real.
When I was a child I saw a lovely Ballerina Doll on an advertisement. She danced on her toes and twirled around in pretty costumes to music. I wanted her so badly and Santa give her to me. She was however, a big disappointment! I knew I shouldn’t complain and only to be thankful, so I was quiet. It would have been impolite to say anything about a gift given to me, especially one I really thought I wanted. The doll didn’t dance unless I twirled her around. She didn’t have all the outfits; just the one she came with on her already. She had straw-like hair that twirled with her, and she wasn’t very big. I still have her and keep her as a reminder of a big lesson.
Well, it isn’t all the disappointments that are bad; it is the way we respond. I am glad I was not complaining about this doll. I learned a lot about being thankful. I learned that we need to check things out better. I learned that not all things are what they appear to be in reality. It was a learning experience. I have learned not to get mad at myself, but either return the item, or kindly express my disappointment. Then I try to move forward. Criticism doesn’t get us far and we burn many bridges behind us.
In today’s society, we see a generation that is feeling rather entitled. This is a real problem for those who have worked really hard to reach a level of success. They did not feel entitled and have pride in what they have earned. Attitudes can do so much to destroy relationships and make people appear something they are not. We all need to be responsible in helping those that are growing up to earn their way in an honest manner. It will help them be successful all during their lifetime.
What is your most recent learning experience? Did you buy something online and find the quality was less than expected? Did you go to a store thinking it was good FAST FOOD and it was dried and took you forever to get your order. It was not fast at all.
Be aware and it will make you feel more congruent with who you really are as a person. You’ll accept yourself more and enjoy life! Have a great day and just be observant. Thanks and may many miracles rain upon you today.