Britain's Got Talent 2012 competition is not something that I usually follow. This recent clip features two high school-age students who sing to the delight of not only the audience, but also the judges. Watch the entire 7 minute clip here and be amazed....
What does this clip say about the ease of judging others and our first impressions of people? Would we view the young man any differently if he didn't have such a great ability? In light of this clip, how should we view others?
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4 comments:
I watched this clip earlier and love it! As a person who has more than a few pounds to loose,I know this young man will deal with comments that are hurtful. Teens are so fragile, even though they put on a tough exterior. I will continue to root this young man forward, no matter what! I simply cannot judge him... it's not my place to do so.
I think it's so natural to judge. Part of it is humanistic, a way to make sense of the world around us. It's a way for us to survive, knowing that the way a certain plant looks can help us to know which to avoid. We use "discernment" to stay away from "bad" people who aren't good influences. Somehow, though, we've twisted that judgement / discernment and used it as a way to compare ourselves with others and make ourselves feel better than. Our esteems are so fragile that we constantly look at others and say "see, at least I'm not THAT bad." Our culture is thriving on this right now. Reality shows, American Idol who for WEEKS spends time humiliating people, shows about addiction, hoarding, etc. Why? Part of it is helpful, to bring out secrets, to free captives by showing the truth of things that culture has buried and kept quiet. But part if it is hurtful, cruel, evil. God help us know the difference and see the world and those that inhabit it with your eyes.
Great thoughts Kerry and Erica... I call this tendency to judge others 'the Cops TV show phenomena.' We like watching a show like COPS because it helps to reaffirm that we are not as bad as 'those people.' In that sense, judging others helps to insulate ourselves and leaves us feeling that we are the only ones worthy of respect and honor...
So many questions? How can we open opportunities for people to share their gifts? How does a friendship like this happen and how do we share that process with our young people? What can we learn from this? How do we discover our own talents? What happens when our skill or talent is not applauded? How does the process presented in this type of show affect our own psychic and that of our young people? I am thrilled to hear this new talent but concerned at the same time for their well-being. And.... I hope the music teacher gets some kudos too:)
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