I recently read a post
in which the writer bemoaned
the money spent on entertainment
when there are ‘serious’ issues
to tackle
in this world.
Humans need entertainment.
We have ALWAYS needed it.
Entertainment imparts lessons,
lowers stress levels,
changes moods.
As a romance writer,
for example,
I write about love, hope and optimism.
These are necessary ingredients
when one is trying to build businesses
and/or to change the world.
‘Serious’ news programs
aren’t relaying them.
Entertainment is filling
that gap.
I also write about tolerance.
That’s my overall theme.
If we read about tolerance
over and over,
we become more tolerant.
And that is good
for the world.
Entertainment has great value.
And this isn’t an either/or
situation.
We can have our entertainment
AND
tackle the ‘serious’ issues.