Hold

When you hear a stories, some news, my advice to you is to hold.
That’s right. hold.

Wait a day or two before you react, before you let it shape you and your thinking in some way.

Why?

Because the world has changed!

When we were 6pm news consumers, newspaper readers, we lived in a time where it was thought balanced journalism ruled. Editors generally pushed for both sides of a story to be explored and then presented under a balanced narrative base.

Now with the pressure for news moments, right now, where attention gives advertising dollars and reaction generates traction, there is no time for balance, just a narrative devoid of good practice and rigorous scrutiny.

Where does that leave you and me?
It leaves us tossed about in our emotional responses to what we see and hear.
It creates agitation in our being and causes us to react in some way, and not always in the best way.
The reality of social media algorithms thrive in this environment. But You don’t!

So here is my advice today. Hold!!!!

And see what comes out in a few days before sharing with others.

Maybe this will help you with a few things:

1. Help you to get more of the story

2. Protect your peace

Something to think about...