Day 6

Day 6

Irrelevance.

I think that's my issue.

Like if I don't get a job in my field, that piece of paper I worked hard for is irrelevant.

Like if I do get a job in my field, I'll postpone other plans as if they're irrelevant.

Will I save the world or explore it?

Will I work for money or for self-satisfaction?


I observe the world around me and know that I can't be the only one with these fears.

Maybe that's what makes all of those social networking sites tick...capitalizing on the fear of irrelevance. We went from writing in diaries and journals to livejournal and xanga to myspace, facebook, and twitter. Went from writing bold and honest statements without abandon in secrecy to needing to carefully express our feelings in one hundred and fifty characters, making them sound as witty, emotional, or comedic as possible to speak to the masses.

Yet in doing so, how many of us truly make an impact? Five seconds after a post, when something wittier, more emotional, or comedic comes along, what you had to say was irrelevant.

So, I've decided to change my outlook on what makes me relevant. Instead of thinking about everyone else, I'll focus my attention on things and people I believe make my life anything but irrelevant and move one step at a time.

Word of the Day
Relevant