In my own observation, it’s just a matter of a year and the next one is already here. We are all living into this era of technology and we have no doubt that people are quickly adapting to new trends, fads, and lifestyles. And it has always been a good thing. Even with all this change, there is still a constant sense of tradition and culture that has become part of our daily life. If you look at history and all of its most memorable points (from ancient Greece to the modern world), we see that some patterns that seem not very stable and constant have always existed. People who have always followed these trends have created traditions, values, lifestyles, and a certain kind of philosophy. So the world is changing but what are some old-fashioned beliefs? What do they hold for us who are now following the latest trends?
First of all, it should be understood that in today’s age, culture and traditional values are slowly fading away. Although many important factors influence society and how it changes, we will keep talking about the ones that really matter. It is not enough to know our history or even to know people’s beliefs, their beliefs, or their actions. This article covers some aspects of society’s beliefs (and maybe even on different topics) such as religion, slavery, nationalism, freedom of speech and so much more.
What does “trending” mean in a way? Is it an idea or is it just something we think of? Well, there are a lot of different theories that try to explain this phenomenon. Traditions in the arts, religions, cultures, and a lot of other aspects are the best examples to understand why we have it and why it works. Let’s find an example: nowadays it seems like everybody is busy spending money on different kinds of fashion and trendy fashion. I am not too sure if this is true, as every century you have to find a specific trend to express yourself. But let’s say that we live into the next big wave of technological revolution and people start making trendy clothes, buying designer shoes and makeup or any kind of fashionable accessories or jewelry, I guess we can say that things change. Maybe we don’t know that well how and where do all these changes come from, as every decade there are new ideas, new developments, and new forms of style. So we need to talk about the origin of trends and what causes them. Where we should be afraid and whether it is worth that?
Today, people who follow the newest trends also consider themselves lucky. Every decade or so, we face something new that makes us want to give it another try. For instance, when we saw the popularity of hip-hop, people started putting their hair extensions on the mirror. Some of us tried to wear different types of hairstyles so we could show off the different styles. And what happened was that hip-hop started gaining recognition. Suddenly more than 100 million young adults who tried the hip-hop style started becoming famous and that helped hip-hop become a global movement. Also when we talk about fashion, we must mention that new and old trends have the same reasons. A person wearing a cool and trendy suit that made him or her famous. Nowadays, more and more women prefer to wear clothes made from natural organic materials (like silk).
All of the above-mentioned examples are a bit extreme, sometimes they can be considered as a coincidence, sometimes we need to create our own, depending on the situation we are living in. When the world keeps going through decades of progress and evolution, when people continue to follow each new trend, we start thinking that they are becoming immortal. There are no signs to stop people from developing them, while some of them start feeling that they have become boring. Of course, it doesn’t mean that we become obsolete or forgotten. On the contrary, some principles remain intact and our culture stays unchanged. Perhaps the main factor for change in people is the development and availability of information. As technology develops and changes, people can grow better educated and find out new options to follow, although those who did not follow the news and did not make efforts to have better knowledge have to suffer a little. That is why today people who do not follow the news and try their best to develop their skills start getting rid of the idea that they became outdated.
However, everything is not so simple. Sometimes people have different reasons for developing them, others do not want to stop experimenting with different ways of dressing, choosing the way to spend their leisure time, and so on. Whatever is motivating them, this phenomenon causes serious problems. First and foremost there is a problem with education. Education is becoming increasingly difficult to learn, which means that people end up losing their minds. Today, if I saw someone, I would call him or her an ignorant person. Educating people on how to keep up with society’s changes is challenging, as these people are all too aware of the current trends and start taking action only when they are forced to do it. People who are not willing to take action will turn into either passive users or passive-aggressive users.
There will also be another problem that comes from this issue. Many of those who have chosen not to follow is not ready to give people a chance to adapt to the changes that are happening at that period, the problem in itself is extremely serious. Because after all, if we were to give people a chance, then they would find ways to avoid some of the changes. Therefore, people, especially those who follow the trends, have to be prepared to deal with criticism and to accept the fact that we are not perfect as we are.
Another issue related to following the trend is that many people end up destroying relationships because of this. Our generation is full of careless and emotional people. Another major issue, in my opinion, is that many of those who don’t follow, end up doing what they never wanted to do, which leads to conflicts and bad relations. When you are trying to be more confident and to survive the whole rest of your life, it takes a toll on your health and, perhaps, your job. All of these situations can lead to depression and so many else issues. And last but definitely not least, what can happen for others who do follow the trends is even worse. They might even end up committing acts of terrorism or terrorism, and that can cause a major impact that would not help anyone.
Now the biggest threat to us all is the rise of Donald Trump. It seems as if he seems immune to change in all aspects of life, including politics and culture. People who are not afraid to make fun of themselves or any other politicians seem to be the nicest and best example for many of us. These people are not scared to go for breaking laws, breaking up relationships, bullying children and women. People with the most power of the government and those who do nothing but sit back and watch people suffer from what they can not manage are the ones, who tend to do the worst. Those who are simply living a normal life are also the biggest victims of everything the system throws at them. Especially when the country becomes a dictatorship (like in the USA), it gets to the point that it’s almost impossible to run any kind of business or work. And, of course, that affects the economy.
I understand that it’s hard and most probably not easy to figure out all of these problems that exist around us. Nonetheless, it would be great if everyone, on both sides of the political, economic, and social spectrum, took responsibility for the issues. It takes time, effort, and lots of courage to stay true to the path you want to follow and be active in the process. At the same time, you need to be careful not to fall victim to the opposite. Stay persistent if possible and, if necessary, you should leave it all behind by the window of your own life. Then you will be the best version of yourself. You can do anything, whatever you want to do. Use what you have with what you have and be patient. Never forget that this is all part of our nature.
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