REALITY check

the 'television'

did you ever stop to think what it is your really doing when you "watch" tv?

from a physical standpoint, your sitting on a comfy object (couch, bed, chair, etc) staring wide-eyed into a giant plastic box with a glass screen, but here is the kicker.. the enjoyment it can bring us.. the same can be said for a computer, or movie theater.

why?

it would be obvious to the majority of us, that it isn't the plastic object thriving off electricity that brings us enjoyment..

how has SURVIVOR become so wildly successfull? If someone filmed your everyday exsistence would it be worth watching? would you watch a show that followed 'average joe' going to work 9-5, comming home - watching TV, then sleeping and repeating that for a month? I wouldn't. So why has 'reality' tv become so enticing? It's the DRAMA. I lead my life purposely avoiding 'drama,' and yet I love watching it on TV. We like taking part in others fantasy, but want to be able to step away when necessary, and that is what TV gives us. We can be Athletes, Heros, Villians, etc. We can participate where-ever and whenever, and can walk away at any time.

When we're alone, it brings us comfort, as it makes us feel connected to others. Anyone can enjoy it, young or old - rich or poor. It makes no judements, it doesn't care what you look like or how you dress.

Many people try to blame Television for problems in society, if we were to remove all Televisions how would society be different? IT WOULND'T. TV just EXPOSES things that have been happening all-along.

I think many people need to look up BALANCE in the dictionary.. you need to have BALANCE in your life, you CAN have too much of a good thing.

Television shouldn't be a substitute for hard work, dedication, relationships, or sports.

oh, and if you need to learn more about BALANCE, tune in to Wife Swap one of these days..