Watch What's Trending!

#Scandal #OscarsSoWhite #Trump #TravyonMartin #Election2016. . . and the list of trending topics goes on. Hashtags, like hot topics and gossip, are here today and gone tomorrow.  I don't want to be a hashtag or a trending topic.Trending topics only trend for as long as the topic is hot, but does this mean that it's not relevant. There are so many people who live to be simply a trending topic not realizing they get stuck in that moment of time. In a society were the latest happenings restrict you to the moment, we should be working to build a brand that is everlasting. 

It's a natural thing! People always want to know what's happening, what's the latest, what's going on in your life . . . you have to be in control of the message that's spoken of who you are, what you do and what your purpose is. It's amazing that people can live for years and when they pass away that's when you hear about their true life story. I've been to several funerals and see people tell stories about someone's life, experiences they shared, goals the person accomplished and family, friends and loved ones will all sit in shock, never nothing the great things the person achieved in their life. We give more attention to the intimate things of our life that we should be sharing with God. Instead we share them with strangers, people who don't even support us or think about us on social media where we should be sharing with them our life changing experiences that will inspire them to make it out of dark situations, be a little kinder, take actions against injustice or simply just to smile from knowing that goodness is still a relevant factor of life. 

People mistake privacy as privilege and not a right. Keep your business to yourself! There are certain things that you should make available to the public and some things that should be kept private. As time goes by, technology grows, more and more people seem to want to expose their personal struggles, sex life, desires, every little step they make with the world. We want "transparency" but can't handle truth. We want to know people's personal lives as if we have a right to know. This type of thinking perpetuates elitism and judgement. It creates gossip, envy and strife. If you're sick, people want to know what's wrong with you; is it Cancer, HIV, drugs, etc? If you're single, why aren't you married, are they a sex offender, rapist, gay, lesbian, etc? If you don't have kids, people want to know why, why are you divorced, why are you doing that or this? That's why it's important that people don't make their personal lives trending topics. Remember, an itchy ear comes with a running mouth. Maintain your power, don't limit yourself by giving your power away to others!