Everyone knows what role iPods play in This Generation. The Apple iPod could be the sole image that describes our generation. It couples technology with personality, individualism, and style. But even though the iPod is a great definition of This Generation – we are much more than simply iPods.
People should not think of This Generation as simply iPods. It is actually the music that defines us. The reason why This Generation has fallen in love with the concept and structure of the iPod is because we are so intrinsically tied to our music. We each have our own personal musical style, and we want to be able to utilize and share that.
This Generation might be the most musical generation of all time. Previous generations did not have the capability of exploring and discovering their musical personality. Most generations were only privy to the music that could literally be played around them. One generation was lucky enough to have the radio. But there was not much flexibility with this forum. One generation was fortunate enough to have records. This allowed for more flexibility, but still it did not lean to much capability. One generation was even more fortunate to have eight tracks, tapes, and the initial stages of CDs. They were closer to the musical abilities that we have now, but there are still nowhere close to us.
This Generation has the most availability and capability to use, share, and enjoy music ever in the history of humankind. So it is not only the iPod that defines us, but it is our musical personality. We have the ability to form our own personal musical identities. And that is exactly what we do.
This Generation uses the iPod as a means of exhibiting their music personality. Everyone in This Generation has a unique musical personality. The iPod gives us a medium to store and express this musical personality. So remember to make this distinction: our generation is not simply defined by the iPod. Moreover, we are defined by our ability to have a musical personality – an ability made possibly by the iPod.
But, overall, we are a generation that develops our own personal musical personality.
This is our generation.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Potential in This Generation - Why I Write.
Why do I take the time to write about This Generation?
Why do I spend time trying to chronicle who we are and what we are all about?
Is there a point to all of this?
There sure is - because This Generation is the Generation of Potential.
We are the most unique generation to come along in such a long time. I am not a historian or anthropologist or anything like that, but I know that we are more unique than a usual generation. We are special. We have a touch of destiny about us. We have the potential to do great things and to be great things. This Generation is special.
We are closer together than any other generation before us. We can communicate with our brothers and sisters living around the world. We can connect with each other in ways previously unimaginable. We can be together on such an intimate and large level - it is both exciting and humbling. Whether it is by technology or the internet or God's grace, I don't know, but I know this: This Generation is more closely connected than any other.
We have a similar pattern, a similar voice, a similar heartbeat. And yet we are all different in our own way. We find ourselves together in our separateness. But we have such large commonalities. We have a common vision and purpose. We sing a common song. We are like-minded and standard with our vision for the future.
And we were put here for such a time as this. The world is in need. People need help. Children need a future. There is so much to be done. And here comes This Generation that is different from all other generations. Here comes This Generation that is more connected and strong than any other generation. Here comes This Generation that has a common vision and mission in the world. Here comes This Generation that can do and be great things for the betterment of all.
So why do I write?
I write because we need to tap into the potential of This Generation. We need to rally This Generation to the fight. We need to inspire This Generation to greatness. We need to raise the banner, sound the call, and start the music - this is our time. this is our callling. this is it.
God put a unique generation here on earth at such a time as this to do incredible things.
This is Our Generation.
Why do I spend time trying to chronicle who we are and what we are all about?
Is there a point to all of this?
There sure is - because This Generation is the Generation of Potential.
We are the most unique generation to come along in such a long time. I am not a historian or anthropologist or anything like that, but I know that we are more unique than a usual generation. We are special. We have a touch of destiny about us. We have the potential to do great things and to be great things. This Generation is special.
We are closer together than any other generation before us. We can communicate with our brothers and sisters living around the world. We can connect with each other in ways previously unimaginable. We can be together on such an intimate and large level - it is both exciting and humbling. Whether it is by technology or the internet or God's grace, I don't know, but I know this: This Generation is more closely connected than any other.
We have a similar pattern, a similar voice, a similar heartbeat. And yet we are all different in our own way. We find ourselves together in our separateness. But we have such large commonalities. We have a common vision and purpose. We sing a common song. We are like-minded and standard with our vision for the future.
And we were put here for such a time as this. The world is in need. People need help. Children need a future. There is so much to be done. And here comes This Generation that is different from all other generations. Here comes This Generation that is more connected and strong than any other generation. Here comes This Generation that has a common vision and mission in the world. Here comes This Generation that can do and be great things for the betterment of all.
So why do I write?
I write because we need to tap into the potential of This Generation. We need to rally This Generation to the fight. We need to inspire This Generation to greatness. We need to raise the banner, sound the call, and start the music - this is our time. this is our callling. this is it.
God put a unique generation here on earth at such a time as this to do incredible things.
This is Our Generation.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The "be" generation
This generation has a different way of looking at things. We have different goals, aspirations, and purposes than any other generation. This can be characterized in one specific way dealing with how a generation defines itself. Other generations are a “do” generation. This generation is a “be” generation.
Older generations focus on the things that they do. They would define themselves by the things that they “do”. Their focus is on doing things. They want to be known for their deeds. They want to accomplish things. They feel the need to “do” things. They define themselves by the things they do – they are a “do” generation.
But this generation is different. We are a “be” generation. We are focused on who we are rather than what we do. We would rather “be” something than “do” something. We don’t disregard doing things. On the contrary, we are focused on doing things, but we want to complete the picture by being as well as doing. We want to be known for who we are. We are focused on being a person who loves rather than focusing on simply doing loving things. We know that these actions will flow out of who we are. By “being” something – we will naturally “do” things, as well.
This younger generation wants to be rather than to do. We define ourselves based on who we are. We want to take care of that part first – because we know that we will do things out of who are. We are a “be” generation.
This is our generation.
Older generations focus on the things that they do. They would define themselves by the things that they “do”. Their focus is on doing things. They want to be known for their deeds. They want to accomplish things. They feel the need to “do” things. They define themselves by the things they do – they are a “do” generation.
But this generation is different. We are a “be” generation. We are focused on who we are rather than what we do. We would rather “be” something than “do” something. We don’t disregard doing things. On the contrary, we are focused on doing things, but we want to complete the picture by being as well as doing. We want to be known for who we are. We are focused on being a person who loves rather than focusing on simply doing loving things. We know that these actions will flow out of who we are. By “being” something – we will naturally “do” things, as well.
This younger generation wants to be rather than to do. We define ourselves based on who we are. We want to take care of that part first – because we know that we will do things out of who are. We are a “be” generation.
This is our generation.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Wedding Song
Weddings used to always have that same traditional song that played whenever a bride walked down the aisle. “Du DU du du – du DU du du – du DUD du du du du du du du.” – I believe it was. But lately these traditional songs have been changing. What used to be a concrete solid tradition has been slowly changing. And this change is a great example of what personifies this younger generation.
The wedding song was what every bride had played as she walked down the aisle. It was tradition. It was the same for every girl. And it was always the same song. But this generation has begun to change that. Now, instead of walking down the aisle to “Du DU du du…” – girls are choosing songs that are special specifically to them. They are choosing songs that fit them more. They are choosing songs that represent their life.
I have been to weddings where girls have walked down the aisle in Cannon in D, Trollywood, and I’m A Believer – just to name a few. These songs were so fun; they were so nice. Everyone loved it because it was an extension of the girl herself. The girls of this generation do not feel like they have to always conform to tradition, but they can add onto previous traditions with their own personal flair. It is a beautiful and fun thing to see and be a part of, and it makes our generation unique.
This is our generation.
The wedding song was what every bride had played as she walked down the aisle. It was tradition. It was the same for every girl. And it was always the same song. But this generation has begun to change that. Now, instead of walking down the aisle to “Du DU du du…” – girls are choosing songs that are special specifically to them. They are choosing songs that fit them more. They are choosing songs that represent their life.
I have been to weddings where girls have walked down the aisle in Cannon in D, Trollywood, and I’m A Believer – just to name a few. These songs were so fun; they were so nice. Everyone loved it because it was an extension of the girl herself. The girls of this generation do not feel like they have to always conform to tradition, but they can add onto previous traditions with their own personal flair. It is a beautiful and fun thing to see and be a part of, and it makes our generation unique.
This is our generation.
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