Who Do You Idolize?

Tell Me Why

Celebrities, people are fascinated by them. They have millions of followers on Facebook, Tic Tok, Instagram, etc. I for one do not understand the fascination. Are they not people the same as you and me? What is different about them?

Kelly's Grill

There is a bar and grill in the city I live in, it’s called Kelly's Grill. My friend Heidi and I go once a month for breakfast. We always sit at the same table, and we have the same waitress. Her name is Alex Joerger. A phenomenal waitress, super friendly, always on top of coffee refills, goes the extra mile for customers. She is pictured above pouring us coffee. Alex is someone we should be in awe of, idolize, and look up to. A woman who is not afraid of hard work. She gets the job done with a smile on her face. A “See you guys” as we leave along with a, “have a nice day” shout out on our way out the door. The world is a better place because she is in it.

In addition, if you're driving through Stanley stop by Kelly's Grill. I promise you will love the food and atmosphere.

Topsy Turvy World

 Let's all idolize the single mother who gets up at 5 am every morning. Wakes her kids up, makes them breakfast, gets them ready for school, sees them off on the bus, and then gets ready for work herself. That is who we all should look up to and be proud of: the single working mother or father, or a mother and father family unit. Not someone who wakes up every morning, gives himself or herself a facial, meditates for an hour, eats breakfast and then wonders what they will do for the rest of the day. It’s a joke. This world is topsy turvy. We idolize the wrong people. 

Entertainment Only

Celebrities may entertain us but do any of us really care what Gwyneth Paltrow eats for breakfast or what she does for the rest of her day. (Using her for an example)

Families

Perhaps we should be more concerned about the single parent worrying whether they will have enough money for the month to provide food for their children. Will the rent get paid? School lunch money, basketball shoes. Where does it end? It doesn’t, and it is a struggle for a single parent as well as a two-parent household.

The above picture is a photo of my friend Heidi. She is raising her son, who is 12 now. He is a kid who loves sports, school, and friends. Heidi works hard to raise him the correct way. Not an easy task in today's world. She has an incredible work ethic and is an asset anywhere she is employed. Again, the world is a better place because she is in it. Looking up to Heidi is an easy thing to do. She is an amazing mom and grandma. Since she has a daughter who is grown, she has two granddaughters who she loves with all her heart.

Let us all look up to families holding tight to their family values. Raising their kids, the right way. Teaching them manners, making sure they are dressed properly for school. Hair combed, book bags, and in the wintertime. Boots, mittens, scarves, and winter coats.

Idolize Dads

Idolize the father raising three kids on his own. Worrying daily about bills, food, and proper housing for his family. He gets up every morning and slaps a smile on his face and wakes up his kids preparing them for their day. It isn’t easy. It’s hard, it’s life’s choices. Sometimes we do not have an option-we just keep going. The job we have is just a job. A way to make ends meet until the kids are grown and out of the house. Maybe then a decision can be made to find a job of our choice. Until then we need a weekly or bi-weekly paycheck to survive. This is the choice we made when we decided to bring a child into this world. We only get one swing at the bat to make it work. So, we continue on the only way we know how. We pay the bills, we pay for our kids braces, and glasses. We pray nightly and thank God for all we do have. Healthy kids and a roof over our head, a vehicle that is drivable, and food on the table. 

The hard-working families are the people we need to look up to, not the ones whose only decision for the day is how long they should meditate, where they should get their nails done, or how many almonds they allow themselves to keep their trim figure. Please!

Get It Together People

Don’t get me wrong. Celebrities have a right to live their lives how they see fit. But we as people do not need to look up to them or idolize them. They put their pants on one leg at a time same as we do. They are not infallible, nor superhuman. The only difference is they get paid millions of dollars and we do not. That does not make them better people or anyone we should fawn or make a fuss over. Furthermore, it seems as if it makes them feel as if they are better than others. A privileged member of society. (Is there such a thing) When in reality it is often the opposite. Along with wealth comes superiority. A smugness and distain for the common people. Is that what we are? Common people. Not in my mind. People are people no matter their origin or status.

An Open Heart

It doesn’t take money to make us a person with a strong moral compass, and a heart designed to help others in need. These types of people are the ones who will make a notable difference in this world. Take a moment and look around. Perhaps you will find someone more suitable to idolize.

What Are You Famous For?

 Nepotism follows celebrities and their offspring. Because the parent is famous, so the child shall be. It is not always the case, but it happens more often than not. A pretty face and beautiful body go a long way in this superficial plastic world of today. Talent, who has time? 

Seriously

Lastly but not least one family comes to mind as I write this. The Kardashian clan. Can anyone please tell me why any of them are famous? What is their talent? Why do so many people follow them, or comment on their daily activities? They all have their own jets, mansions, and plenty of time on their hands. What does this say about us as a society? Why are they revered more than a mom trying to raise a family? Let’s all look up to her, applaud her for what she faces on a daily basis. Maybe give her a million-dollar paycheck. She could surely use one. 

My belief is that no one person is better than the next. We are all the same. God put all of us on this earth for a reason. 

If you feel the need to idolize someone, maybe look where you live, the neighbor struggling to raise a family. Look up to them, idolize and place them on a pedestal.

Put your stupid phone down and open your eyes.