What’s up with Britney Spears?

I didn’t really admire Britney Spears the moment I saw her first music video for Baby One More Time. I thought she is just anothen teen pop sensation who creates one-hit wonders. But then I was wrong. She became a superstar after months of continually dominating the airwaves with chart-topping hits.

She got what she dreamed of. She got a name for herself. In just a year or two, she became a household name. But that is also the time she began to show her true colors? She became wild and dirty. The wholesome image was suddenly stripped away from her and the bitchy/slutty image took over.  That is also when I began to dislike her very much.

She married a jerk and I thought well she deserved it. She brought it to herself. Our choices make us who we are. But then again, there’s a side of me that is worried about her. I am concerned; even alarmed, especially when I knew that she shaved her head for the purpose of drawing more attention to herself. Is the dreaded crotch-flash still not enough?

The people close to her said she needs help. Professional help. And I must say she needs it quickly. The sooner the better before she hurts anybody else or herself. She needs to do it now. I may not understand her but I know deep inside, Britney is just another girl who wants to be taken seriously and who wants to be loved more than anything else.

The power of giving

Sheer acts of kindness always brighten up my day. Just seeing an old woman being helped by a younger man to cross the street is enough to make my day complete. Truly, giving a part of ourselff to others has this powerful impact on people’s lives be it the giver, the receiver, and the spectators.

The receiver – old woman – is certainly happy to see a young gentleman around to take her to the other side of the street. The giver – young man – is certainly pleased to have helped someone who badly needs it. The spectators – me and perhaps others – are inspired by that very simple act of kindness. That single act touched many a hearts in one blissful moment.

I am looking forward to see more of this every day, as I also try to play the part of a giver more often. Let’s give love everyone. Give it generously.