Fame is fickle and fleeting. The flavor of today can easily become a mere footnote tomorrow, if noticed at all. The renowned become has-beens relegated to a sad tale about one, whose spotlight has dimmed. The flicker of the soul’s flame is no longer seen or largely discounted.
Some of the fading famous feel used, abused and tossed aside by the public that once adored them. Ironically, the masses want what the ‘chosen few’ have, and then often hate them or tear them down for having it. Its difficult to stay sane in such a seemingly insane world.
The stark reality is that the public attraction once enjoyed was about the fame, not necessarily the individual. The fans seek a closeness to fame in hopes that some of that light will shine upon them. When the light dims, they flock like bees to honey to the next ray of sparkle and dazzle.
A has-been celebrity is considered washed-up. By definition they are seen as no longer capable, effective or needed; over the hill. Its a harsh existence within which to live when you feel like your value as a human being is worthless.
Failure is part of life; its how we learn and grow. Not every effort succeeds. Not every career thrives. The public can recover from failure in private while the famous face their failures as they are broadcasted, printed, Tweeted and aired before a public that serves as judge and jury of a person and his or her life’s worth.
No job – even a successful one that brings fame and fortune – can make a person feel good about his or herself. It takes a strong inner compass to manage fame and deal with celebrity. It takes a profound positive connection with authenticity to be able to stay grounded when the spotlight moves on.
Author and Credits: Valery Satterwhite