Me and the Media

The Importance

I believe that the media is very important in my life. I believe this because it is relevant in my everyday life. On my spare time I check Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I love watching movies and listening to music it's what inspires me every day. Even if it’s just used as a way to pass boredom, media is relevant and I am not sure what the world would be like without it. It’s impacted society everywhere and is used to develop culture and communication everywhere. 

    Passions

     The types of media I feel most passionate about are music and movies. Music is so apparent in my lifestyle. I listen to it and have even taken to singing myself. I love when I am able to really hear the lyrics and feel something from them. I constantly listen to inspirational music and it always does just that, it inspires and changes the way I think and see things after I listen to a song. Movies are a way to escape I find. Once somebody is able to get into a movie enough they develop a connection to the story and develop emotions almost as if they were the characters. I love how movies are able to make that type of an impact. When created the right way with good purpose movies have the potential to change lives. 

Pop Culture: The Way I See It

I think pop culture is just a way of life now. It’s always going to be there no matter what. I can’t say I enjoy it all. In my opinion the people that seem to rule the pop culture now are not a positive influence on their audience. I think they need to start using that influential opportunity to change the world for the better instead of putting themselves out there as examples of people with impure values. They need to become inspirational leaders that encourage good values. I understand that they are mostly teenagers or young adults. A lot of people their age also feel the need to try bad things like drugs and drinking. But the thing is people that are not that high standing in society don’t get publicised for it and aren’t the ones setting the example for the rest of the media following community to follow. These celebrities are though. They all have talents which is why they are where they are. They should be using that talent in a responsible way. When they agreed to this life and this lifestyle they agreed to be in the public eye. Looked to as trendsetters and entertainment. I think they need to start using this rare opportunity to set a positive influence. I have to agree with the technology that’s used to help us communicate in different ways. It’s so amazing that as of modern day we are able to communicate with others on the other side of the world. Not too long ago this seem like an unlikely breakthrough that would never happen. Social media provides amazing communication opportunities and provides a way to talk to anyone anywhere. I find it does have its disadvantages though. There are scary people out there that can get a hold of information easily through this new technology. So it also provides people the opportunity to be aware of what they put out there and keep an eye on their own safety. Honestly, I like to use the media to find music that inspires me. Lately, I enjoy finding songs about faith. I like to use it to communicate with the world. A lot of the time on twitter I will send out bible verses or quotes that portray a positive message. In hopes that maybe someone will see it and it will brighten their day. I guess that means I like to use the media to make a change. 

Connection

One form of media I have a strong passionate connection to is music. What I listen to impacts my mood entirely. Recently I only started listening to inspirational music. Music about faith, hope and helping others. One of my favourite artists from this genre is Matthew West. I was scrolling through iTunes and came across his song called, “Do Something.” It’s a song about how every person has to participate to change the world. It’s the power of people that can help those in poverty and every other problem others in the world may face. It talks about how we can cry out to God and ask why he’s letting this happen and why won’t he do something. When the truth is, God made us to create the change. We’re all here to help others. This song spoke to me so much because I always asked those questions. The questions of why? Why would God this and why wouldn’t God that? Now I know it’s because he wants us to take action. It’s why he lets these things happen. Another artist I enjoy is Chris Tomlin. He has a song called “Whom Shall I Fear.” Every time I listen to it, it makes me feel stronger in a way. It’s about how God’s always on your side, the God of angel armies. Thinking about that is amazing because this songs just enforces the fact that whatever troubles may come, God will always be there, fighting with you, pulling you through. Listening to this song and remembering this, was what helped me through my recent time at the hospital. It was the worst time of my life. However, through all the awful events that took place I could feel God there, I now know he was. The last song I’m going to say has influenced me is “Pushing Back the Dark” by Josh Wilson. In this song it is saying how people need to continuously stay on the positive side. They have to push away the dark and hold onto the light. And this song changes the way I look at every day because when I feel myself getting down about something I remember the lyrics in this song and just try and put them into action. Keeping myself from getting too down when really there’s so much to be grateful for and joyful about.