Anonymity Is A Gift

Author: siggy

Anonymity is a gift. Some have the illusion fame is what they want. And there are those who get it. And find out they can no longer do things normal people can like go to a restaurant or a shopping mall without being “harassed” by the public. This refers to famous actors and actresses as well as other well known performers.

Being able to invisibly blend in public is a gift. Everyone wants to be recognized for something they do but not at the cost of losing their anonymity. And you don’t know how valuable that is till you lose it. So think twice when you ask for fame. You may get it and wish you hadn’t because you are no longer able to lead a normal life. The public (and other admirers) won’t permit you to.

‘Your window to the world might be your own front door.  Your shiniest day might come in the middle of the night.’  Two lines from the Blackhawk song “That’s Just About Right”.  I identify with those two lines.

I am not sure I will ever do any thing earthshaking.  Nor will I ever be the President or some CEO of a corporation.  I realize maybe what I do in my own backyard might be important.

Notoriety or fame is overrated.  I remember reading in Bob Dylan’s autobiography how he wanted fame early on and then got it and wished he didn’t have it.  He wanted his children to have a normal existence and they could not.

Some weirdo was always showing up on his doorsteps.  Anonymity is really a gift.  And the famous lose it.  Dylan bemoaned its loss.  And realized fame was not what it was cut out to be.

I will continue to do what the Lord has called me to do.  Whether or not others recognize it.  The words I write if they impact at least one person they served their purpose.  I will continue to reach out and love the people around me.

The words from this song remind me to continue writing for it still matters to me no matter how many people read it.  So I continue for I know I have to.