Our news cycle is so short these days. With the extensive 24/7 analysis, commentary, opinionating, and critiquing, it’s easy to get sucked into the constant, inundating flow of information. The flow inevitably leads to transience – forgetting things over a period of time. These days that can be as fast as 24 hours. Or less. Depending on who it is or who wants me to remember/forget. But this in reality does the exact opposite of what the purpose of the flow is supposed to do. Rather than give us unbiased facts of life, we receive a constant barrage of information where it becomes physically impossible and emotionally irresponsible to try and keep all the inflow. There clearly has to be an outflow.
So then, in a world of constantly evolving news cycles and lurid headlines — if it bleeds it leads — what am I supposed to do with the things that truly matter and especially those that matter to me? I have to choose to remember. I have to purposely block out other less important things and decide what I value, believe, and want others to know. This is what really matters. Failing to do so is morally irresponsible. The current will sweep me away. I will have no say in the matter. I must stake what I value and believe and continue ahead. And never forget that. Often, the clickbait is too tantalizing to ignore. The posts become completely entirely fantastical. They are because they’re not trustworthy. Not even time-worthy.
Don’t chase the current. Don’t chase the trend. There’s plenty to hold on to that is truly important. Don’t let go. Choose to remember.