For those who watch (or listen to) the news

I'm not a big fan of watching the news on TV or listening to it on the radio. I'd rather "go to" the news than have it "come to" me.

The news channels want to keep you glued to the TV or the radio by amplifying your fear. They want their TRPs and their advertising revenues, and I can't blame them - that is their end goal.

Additionally, they have one thing to do - report news. And when there is nothing to report, they can't do much but repeat the "biggest" news story over and over again.

I speak not only about the recent blasts but in general. This creates and/or amplifies your fear - and keeps you going back. It's a vicious circle.

I would suggest that you go to the news than have it come to you - watch it to keep updated, but don't keep yourself glued - because really, it only keeps your fear unchecked.

Even if you feel the need to keep updated every minute - keep it on mute (can't do this with the radio) because the people who speak will influence and magnify your anger.

You're better off keeping in touch with the news every now and then.

Thoughts?

TRB
@trbetala

Update: What I mean by going to news, is reading it via e-newspapers and news blogs. Much easier, and lets you reflect on the news instead of telling you how to feel about it.