Stop worshipping people who look down on you!

Let’s be honest: People LOVE celebrities. The rich and famous. It seems obvious why: Famous people embody all the traits human’s desire: wealth, power, good looks, perfect physique, immeasurable talent, praise and glory, etc., etc.

While it is perfectly understandable to “look up to” those whom we admirable, is this a healthy course of action? Especially when it comes to adoring our celebrity heroes.

I argue a resounding NO!

When one worships another person, they are essentially demonstrating to themselves (and the world) that they are unworthy. That they themselves and the life that they live are lacking critical qualities needed to ensure that their existence is worthwhile, and that they are not worthy of organic self-admiration and adoration.

While our lives are often not full of obvious glamour or unbridled excitement, ‘worshipping’ ones that we perceive to be embodying the lives that we crave will do nothing but enrichen the individuals who are already monetarily wealthy, while rapidly depleting our own inner sense of self-worth and self-acceptance that should be inert in all of us, for the fact that as humans, we are all valuable.

This doesn’t seem like a positive way to live!

Take Taylor Swift, and her rabid fanbase, nicknamed “Swifites.” These legions of fans scour the internet, praising her glory at any opportunity, squashing any negative feedback directed at Ms. Swift, while simultaneously spending lavishly on any product that Swift releases, whether it be music, merchandise, concert movies, or concert tickets.

Does Swift ‘need’ all this attention and wealth? Obviously, no. Her net worth is staggering, while she garners more public attention than most humans ever had.

So why do normal people work so incessantly to enrich and idolize Taylor Swift?

All humans have their own personal reasons for doing what they do.

All in all, it seems evident that individuals pay such staggering homage to Swift (or any star athlete or celebrity), because they feel, deep down, they are less talented, unworthy and undeserving human souls, compared to these ‘celebrities.’

In a broader sense, they fantasize about having the lives of these “chosen” individuals.

It is understandable to feel this way: Wealthy and famous humans do live fabulous lives!

No one is arguing that fact.

However, wouldn’t it seem logical that the more an individual embodies the inner sense of inadequacy and lack, the more these undesirable traits will manifest much more prominently in one’s life.

We attract what we put out [into the world]. The thoughts we feel; the words we speak; and the actions we commit will bring back to us what we give out.

Call it karma , energy, frequency, “like attracts like,” the law of attraction or whatever term you may like.

In a sense, our physical existence is a direct manifestation of how we view ourselves in the world. It is an embodiment of infinite personal thoughts and feelings, as well as our treatment of others.

Is it any wonder why most people struggle most of their entire lives, while a select ‘few’ seem to constantly attract more wealth, more fame, and more adulation?

The cruel reality is that celebrities often don’t really respect you. In fact, they usually look down on the general population.

One of the problems that wealth and privilege instill in their adherents is a sense of superiority, compared to the average human.

After all, they are members of a very, very, very small, exclusive club, where all matters of desire are simply at their fingertips. Whether it be money, possessions, adventure, or endless romantic love, these ‘chosen’ few have access to all they want, while most of the world is denied these privileges.

Is this fair?

I cannot make that kind of judgment.

What I can say is that further enriching those who are already grotesquely indulged in wealth and fame seems like a pointless course of action.

These people don’t need more of your money; these individuals aren’t obligated to receive more of your attention. They are quite overflowing with both!

How about instead of worshipping Taylor Swift, you learn to love yourself unconditionally?

Instead of distributing unbridled adulation to your favorite athlete or actor, you reserve the adoration for your family: Your parents, siblings, children, etc., who know you; LOVE you; and see your value!

What about bestowing admiration to the doctors and healthcare workers who take care of your health; the restaurant workers who prepare your food; the municipality workers who keep your communities safe and clean; the teachers who worked tirelessly to help educate you; and the delivery drivers who see to it that the store shelves are always stacked full, and that any product you want or need is available to you.

These people deserve your praise.

These people are worthy of your commendation.

They are the ones fitting of your awe and exultation.

After all, they help you. They make your life easier, safer, worthwhile, more convenient, and overall, better.

What has Taylor Swift or any celebrity, for that matter, personally done for you?

Nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

Fact check: They NEVER will do anything to improve your health and your life.

All a celebrity will ever do for you is take your hard-earned money and consume your attention.

That doesn’t seem like an equitable arrangement now.

So next time you want to doom scroll on Instagram, liking famous people’s posts, or whipping out your credit card to purchase one of their products, trying to pause for a moment.

Consider whether this is the correct course of action.

More importantly, give appreciation to those who matter:

Yourself.

Your loved ones.

Those who make your life better.