Well-known, influential, admired: these qualities create a celebrity. Physical appearance, talent, wealth, and power add to the star status. Often we become aware of famous people from the media. Seldom do we recognize those stars closest to us, those we know the best who are the greatest influence in our lives and deserve our admiration the most.
Wishing we could be a star who has millions of fans or wanting to just have their perfectly shaped bodies, beautiful hair and clothes, this is a dream the media implants in our minds. This image is often greatly exaggerated, even fake. We need to appreciate how we are beautiful unique stars with talents to contribute to the world.
We can be entertained by celebrities, watch their TV shows and movies, listen to their music, yet realize we must not idolize them. Some politicians use their celebrity to gain our support and our vote. We may be impressed by how celebrities promote themselves, their opinions and products, yet recognize what the celebrity really stands for and the limits that should be placed on their influence.
Some celebrities gain more power than they deserve while many deserving individuals never receive the star treatment. Appreciate all the stars around you and let your own star shine.
