I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the selfie is on the rise.
So is being famous just for being famous.
And there are parents out there that are using their children to promote fashions, lifestyles and conscious ways of being.
All of this may just be fancy marketing, attention seeking behavior, or merely a sign of the times.
Much has been said and written about the rise of narcissism in the overall culture, and we won’t add to that here, except to say this:
The most pernicious conflicts that can occur are the ones that people have with themselves. And the rise of narcissism can be directly related to three things:
- Idolatry of self
- Idolatry of others
- Idolatry of fame and celebrity culture
Once understanding occurs around those three areas, then we can maybe become a little wiser in how often we retweet that Ellen DeGeneres selfie.
Or the one attached to this post.
-Peace Be With You All-
Jesan Sorrells, MA
Principal Conflict Engagement Consultant
Human Services Consulting and Training (HSCT)
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