Breaking News: How would you like your Spam?

Photo courtesy of: comedy nose.

Spam is something we are all familiar with as we check our email or scroll through the web. It’s annoying, noisy and begs us for attention. The message is broadcast to separate us for a brief moment from our agenda to focus on something entirely different and convince us of the significance. We have become somewhat immune from the noise as it further reduces our awareness.

The news media blasts us with “breaking news” which is anything but an emergency. Think 911, missing child alert or Hurricane Sandy. Television has basically relegated the latest little information as nothing more than Spam. The repetition of “crying wolf” has numbed us to the point of not noticing when a significant event does take place.

Commercials attempt to steal our minds for a minute of time. Competition is ferocious to “one-up” every other brand during the Super Bowl. For some, Super Bowl Sunday is a Commercial Bowl in conjunction with a football game. While the commercial messages may be spiffy, sexy or different it's only high-dollar Spam.

Today, we live in a connected world. Perhaps we need a new Warning System for relevant information. A system designed to allow a sense of urgency, eliminating Spam from being used in a serious message or news event. By not drawing lines in the sand, we have allowed technology and marketing to blur our vision between reality and fantasy.

Anything less is not worthy of stealing our attention, wasting our time or focus!

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

http://jimcarver.blogspot.com/

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Just Like Johnny Appleseed!

Back in the early 1800’s, it was customary to retire to bed at night and leave the cabin unlocked. Neighbors and Native American Indians were welcome 24/7. Locking the cabin was considered an insult. Sharing heat and food was common.

Considering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the most honorable feat would be to help out someone in need.

 

My friend, John O’Brien, lives in Connecticut. Due to the Hurricane his family lived comfortably for several days using a power generator at home. After power was restored, he immediately loaned his generator out to a friend. The friend was in need of heat and a warm meal. John’s simple act of humanity provided comfort and relief.

Times, culture and trust have changed considerably since the days of Johnny Appleseed. It’s safe and easy to be cautious to the extent of ignoring suffering.

If the devastation of a Hurricane inspires us to reach out and provide assistance the humanistic values alive in the 1800’s, still exist today in America.

Consider helping a stranger, friend, or animal.

Just like Johnny Appleseed the seed you plant-grows.

Well done Mr. O'Brien!

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

http://jimcarver.blogspot.com/

Disclaimer- Books and links on this website contain affiliate marketing sources between Jim Carver and third party companies. I only recommend products, brands and businesses that I strongly support. Photos used on this site are used courtesy of the original authors and in no way endorse The Rust Belt Chronicles or my work. Thank you.