Appreciate the truth

So there are these two words - honesty and truth. What is the difference? I don’t know if this is a fair question but I’ll ask anyway. I will probably also answer it at the end of the day. My question is how much does it cost to tell the truth? I’m asking the questions because I’ve noticed that in this era we live in, once you say the truth you are described as a hater or someone who doesn’t understand a situation, or, just a plain enemy of progress. It seems like my generation, and everyone else, prefers to be lied to. Where did we go wrong? I know that people back in the day used to appreciate criticism because my grandfather once told me that if you do something and everyone “loves” it or doesn’t find fault in it, there was something you did not do right.

This is a culture that is mostly practised in the entertainment industry. I swear if you suggest to an artist that they need more studio time because their music still needs to be polished to become perfect, it is like signing a death sentence. Like I care so much about you. I see the talent in you and how far you can possibly go and that is why I say that to you, but no, it’s plain hate. When I write a review of an event that was poorly organised it is even worse. Why is it hard for someone to understand that the lighting at their event wasn’t bright enough and I couldn’t take good pictures?

At the end of the day people need to understand that there is a lot that can be learned from mistakes. I just want people to understand that you can’t be mad at a journalist for writing what happened at your event that you planned with so much time and effort. As a matter of fact, you can’t be mad at anyone for helping you. It is the only way to grow. If five people are telling you that something you are doing is wrong then you need to look at yourself. And no, journalists don’t want to be celebrities. We are just doing our job. No more hating, let’s be honest and lets be real.

June Shimuoshili

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