If for any reason I become famous today, I don't really know how I will feel. I know one thing for sure: it will feel like stepping into a whole new world. At times it depends on what actually made me famous. If I become famous for good deeds, I will be very happy. You know the thought of people recognizing your name everywhere you go, getting endorsements, and being given maximum respect whenever you step out. People are talking about my good work and the legacy that I will be leaving behind. I know my family will be the proudest. My mother will be bragging to whoever cares to listen to her of how proud I have made her. My genuine friendship will be bragging with my name.
Once the excitement fades a little, I think the reality will set in, because fame comes with a lot of changes. My privacy will no longer be mine alone; my relationship, my friends, even the way I carry myself will definitely change. Suddenly everybody has something to say about you; if you post a picture, someone will have something to say, and every comment or statement you make online might offend someone. If you make a slight mistake, strangers that know nothing about you will pick on that mistake to tear you apart. This part that I mentioned is what I am most afraid of; it will be tough for me to handle. I have always loved my peace, my sanity, and the freedom to do whatever I feel like, go to any place of my choice, and eat at any restaurant without someone capturing my picture and saying rubbish.
Losing my sense of normalcy would take a real adjustment. I can't imagine my family, because it will definitely affect them in a way that they might not be ready for. In my country, people can be nosy, especially the entitled ones that think they know everything about my life simply because I am now famous. Some people go as far as trying to dig into your past posts or life, your family history, and each and every member of your family's personal life; they look for a way to create fake rumors, mostly those clout chasers. I will be forced to find a way to protect them from that kind of attention, which would be one of my biggest priorities. I wouldn't want them getting loosing their sense of peace or becoming uncomfortable because of me.
But if fame comes my way because of something meaningful that I did, maybe I created something or won a reality show. I will just embrace it with gratitude. I will use that opportunity to do something positive or help people who need help. But it is not going to be easy, especially a sudden and unprepared fame. I won't even stress so much because I believe that not everybody will like me or approve of me. I will try to be myself so I don't lose my very essence. Not only that, but I will work extra hard to keep it going in a good way.
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