This category contains references to what visions some rock and roller’s have of tomorrow.
Some believe that the future is not set, that we can be whatever we want to be, and achieve whatever we aim for. That is, we can choose between high aspirations or low aspirations. On the other hand, history has consistently demonstrated that it repeats itself to those that are ignorant, in self denial, or lack humility. Regression is the diametric opposite and antithesis of progress. Society attained certain high standards for various reasons, many of those became from trials of lessons learned over the ages. To think that one is above the lessons of history has been proven by history to be an error.
Despite our technology advances, how much have humans changed in the last 10,000, 2000, 200, or 50 years? When broken down into simplest components humans are still basically capable of hate, greed, jealousy, fear, doubt, despair, ignorance, egotism, bitterness, unhappiness, indifference, lying, deceit, and sickness. We are also capable of love, forgiveness, faith, hope, joy, laughter, happiness, health, understanding, intelligence, modesty, courage, commitment, compassion, tolerance, kindness, charity, integrity, honesty, truth, and justice.
Of course, many civilizations have risen and fallen prior to rock and roll music ever being invented. It is absurd and silly to blame the entire decline of modern civilization on the ills of the entertainment industry, when there are so many other key driving forces shaping society, such as lack of parental involvement, broken and single parent homes, inadequate education, and limited economical opportunities. However, it is equally absurd and silly to claim that music, movies, and TV play no part or have no effect on shaping behavior at all, particularly those of impressionable children and teenagers at risk.
Is there a cause and effect relationship between the choices that we make, including entertainment, that form and shape the world we live in? Can one build a positive future by using sub-marginal materials for building blocks? Do people have the ability to cause or contribute to their own destiny? What kind of vision do you have for the world, and what are you personally going to do to make it happen?
The dark side of some of today's lyrics and entertainment is a direct reflection of our society, our era, our leaders, and personal priorities. Values cannot be legislated, which is why, for the most part, attempts have failed in the past to address these issues. Values are altered as we evolve or devolve.
Hopefully, we want to evolve and personally strive toward the great human potential that resides within us all through continuous self improvement. And hopefully, we want to evolve by routinely demonstrating our compassion and love for others by being a source of positive and inspirational influence.
One place a person can start is by asking what are my priorities today?
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