"Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find," a quote from the master, William Shakespeare. The relationships we build must be nurtured, their very survival dependent upon a rock solid foundation. Without trust, neither friendship nor marriage survives. But the question always remains; once that trust is compromised can any relationship survive? Perhaps, depending on the individuals involved. Wondering what provoked this train of thought, all you have to do is look and listen to the media. As with most "news worthy releases," its all about money, always is. We as a people love controversy, exploitation of other's misfortunes, whether created by the individual or just plain old fashioned gossip and a need to have the "scoop" on someone. While we bask in the glory of "breaking the story," we fail to realize nor care that blood has been drawn. For what reason the sharp edge sword rears its ugly head truly baffles me.
Case in point, Tiger Woods. He was wrong, admittedly so, yet there have been others too numerous to count or remember that have committed the same misdeeds, but then he was the games' savior. Tiger has paid the price, he continues to do so, sadly only a few of his friends speaking out in his defense. The game needs Tiger just as he needs the game. During the span of this young man's career, he has been befriended by those whom he thought he could trust, sadly for the love of money, jealousy or wanting to break the story, a man he counted on and confided in, now rears his ugly head.
Just as the publics' thirst for more Tiger stories of infidelities, illegitimate off-springs, wild rough sex encounters and the like have begun to wane, his former swing coach Hank Haney announces a tell all book about his Tiger years, will be released a week before the Masters. Poor taste on Mr. Haney's part, great marketing perhaps, but poor taste. Did his fame come from being a great swing coach or was it because he coached one of the greatest golfers of all time? His face and name no longer in the forefront, his decision to be hurtful should once again fill his bank accounts, so much for friendship. Advertisers and investors thrilled, the audience will triple but questions must be asked, why will they watch? Will Tiger falter and those who desire the game of golf be returned to the elite few, finally have their way? Will they watch, encouraging him or will they pray he humiliates himself?
As with all rich and famous, we love and envy them, we embrace their lives, placing them on the highest pedestal, we forget they are human just as are we! Aside from all their money, we want them to be role models, we want our children to "grow up and be just like them." We forget, we are our childrens' role models. We throw slurs, we propagate rumors, we bask in the glory of "breaking the story" and we place the blame for society's misdeeds on anyone other than ourselves.
Case in point, Tiger Woods. He was wrong, admittedly so, yet there have been others too numerous to count or remember that have committed the same misdeeds, but then he was the games' savior. Tiger has paid the price, he continues to do so, sadly only a few of his friends speaking out in his defense. The game needs Tiger just as he needs the game. During the span of this young man's career, he has been befriended by those whom he thought he could trust, sadly for the love of money, jealousy or wanting to break the story, a man he counted on and confided in, now rears his ugly head.
Just as the publics' thirst for more Tiger stories of infidelities, illegitimate off-springs, wild rough sex encounters and the like have begun to wane, his former swing coach Hank Haney announces a tell all book about his Tiger years, will be released a week before the Masters. Poor taste on Mr. Haney's part, great marketing perhaps, but poor taste. Did his fame come from being a great swing coach or was it because he coached one of the greatest golfers of all time? His face and name no longer in the forefront, his decision to be hurtful should once again fill his bank accounts, so much for friendship. Advertisers and investors thrilled, the audience will triple but questions must be asked, why will they watch? Will Tiger falter and those who desire the game of golf be returned to the elite few, finally have their way? Will they watch, encouraging him or will they pray he humiliates himself?
As with all rich and famous, we love and envy them, we embrace their lives, placing them on the highest pedestal, we forget they are human just as are we! Aside from all their money, we want them to be role models, we want our children to "grow up and be just like them." We forget, we are our childrens' role models. We throw slurs, we propagate rumors, we bask in the glory of "breaking the story" and we place the blame for society's misdeeds on anyone other than ourselves.
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