Summary

The article discusses the public's perception of Wendy Williams' recent health diagnoses as karma for her career in gossip, juxtaposed with her professional achievements and the moral implications of gossiping.

Abstract

The content reflects on the life and career of television host Wendy Williams, who has been diagnosed with Graves' disease, aphasia, and dementia. It addresses the public's belief that her health issues are a form of karmic retribution for her career built on gossip. The article delves into the duality of Williams' success, acknowledging her rise from a DJ to a 14-year talk show host, and her impact on show business, particularly for women. It contrasts the negative aspects of gossip with the positive work Williams has done in holding celebrities accountable. The piece also questions the fairness of karma, comparing Williams' situation to other societal wrongs and the actions of those who have wronged her, like her cheating husband. The author grapples with the power of words and the definition of gossip, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of the term, and ultimately expresses empathy for Williams' health struggles, calling for prayers and acknowledging her humanity.

Opinions

The author recognizes Wendy Williams as a powerful and successful woman who broke through the "glass ceiling" in her career.
Some people view Williams' health issues as karma for her gossip-centric career, while others see her as a hard worker who has earned her success.
The article suggests that the concept of karma may be slow and sometimes unbelievable, questioning why some individuals who do wrong seem to prosper.
There is a sentiment that words have power and that gossiping, while potentially harmful, can also serve to humanize celebrities and hold them accountable.
The author admits to not being a fan of Williams' show due to a personal dislike of gossip but respects her work ethic and impact as a journalist and reporter.
The piece challenges the idea of gossip, noting its origins related to spiritual affinity and suggesting that not all chatter is malicious or idle.
The author expresses a personal stance against spreading harm or lies through speech and calls for compassion towards Wendy Williams during her health struggles.

Why Are People Saying Wendy Williams’ Latest Diagnosis Is her Karma?

An honest look at showbiz, spirituality, and social media

I know you’ve heard the gossip by now: Wendy Williams is not only suffering from Graves disease. She also has recently been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia — which affects her speech and her ability to comprehend, which can be seen during her recent Lifetime Documentary ‘Where’s Wendy Williams’. Some people are focusing on the one part of her life she made a living off of: Gossiping.

They are saying her recent woes are a direct result of karma handing down judgement.

Is this true?

Is living a life of gossip, then having your ability to talk snatched away, an act of God?

This is a difficult question of moral proportions, but I want to look at it from the angle of career and showbiz for a minute.

Wendy is a powerful woman and a great example of someone who went up the ladder and burst through the “glass ceiling”. I remember her as a DJ, or shock jock from back in the day and never imagined that she would have her own show.

A long running show of 14 years.

We all watched her change(physically) and obtain a “successful glow” over the years. Many people loved her, but some hated her guts; what they cannot deny, is that whatever her gift (the gift of communication) — she used it to the best of her abilities. Many of us, particularly women, barely obtain happiness in our careers or falter when success knocks on our door — whatever that success may look like.

Wendy Williams proclaimed her future success when she was six years old. In the documentary, when the cameraman asks her,

“Have you always wanted wealth and fame?”

She blinks and says, “I didn’t care about wealth. I just wanted attention.”

I’ll be honest. I was never a fan of her show (although I caught a few great episodes), because I can’t stand gossip. Gossip has ruined my reputation in the past. Gossip destroys families. Gossip hurts others, even though it goes down to the choice parts of our gullet as Proverbs 18:8 states.

Everyone who speaks on karma are not believers in the Most High. They just simply believe if you “do wrong, you get wrong”. It may not be now. It may not even be five years from now, but what you sow you’ll reap. Many of us believe this, but in a previous article, I mention how karma seems slow to the point of unbelievable at times.

If Wendy is getting her karma for talking about people, then what are these big corporations who swindle our dollars getting? what about these jobs that are judgemental based on your looks and fire you on the spot? What about rapists and murderers who seem to have a very long-life span? Longer than children at CHKD?

Is that fair?

It appears God punishes talkers rather than doers if that is that case. Also, what about her cheating husband who bought another woman a car and impregnated said woman? What is his karma? From what sources say, Wendy has to pay him, not the other way around.

If I were to think deeper on this, I would say that words have do have power. Perhaps gossiping makes all of us tingle in our spirit. We love watching drama unfold and we enjoyed watching celebrities in Wendy’s hot seat. In fact, those who know and love Wendy say, she did more than Gossip…she was actually bringing celebrities down from their Cloud 9, making them appear human and holding them accountable.

It’s hard to believe in karma, but I feel like I have to.

The mere thought that wicked people will not only live long(they really do!), but they will live prosperously is sickening because it is reality.

One may argue that prosperity is not only in the form of physical wealth, and I would be inclined to agree.

As I mentioned above, I’ve never been a ten toes down fan of Wendy’s but as woman, I respect her hard work uncovering stories. Journalists and reporters do this daily (although their jobs are being swapped for vloggers and other content creators).

The dark side of social media, is that anyone can voice an opinion. On YouTube, there are content creators who are saying, Wendy got her “just desserts”. I understand why they say that. Truly, I do. However, how is it any different than what they, or we do daily?

Anytime I am about to type about an issue, I question the value of what I am trying to convey. I don’t want my words to harm or spread lies about anyone.

If this is my stance, then what does gossip even mean?

The original sense of gossip was one who has contracted spiritual affinity with another by acting as a sponsor at a baptism. That is to say, gossip meant godfather, or godmother, in relation to the person baptized and in relation to the parents and to the other godparent. From The Curious History.

Given that the origins of the term gossip literally meant godfather or godmother, or even one who has “contracted spiritual affinity with another” gives a colorful, fresh connotation to the word.

Don’t get me wrong — the term gossip does mean to speak maliciously of someone, yet it also can mean idle chatter or casual talk.

If we frame this around what Wendy did for a living, would this mean she was a gossip?

Was she someone’s godmother acting as a sponsor at baptism?

Nope.

Was she maliciosuly spreading lies and hate among people for fun and gain?

I don’t know. I wasn’t an avid watcher of her show. I just know from the episodes I’ve seen, she did “mindless chatter” with guests on her show and many times would put them in her place.

It’s complex. I know.

Call her a gossip if that makes you feel better. Call her a saint. Call her a sinner.

As for me, my prayers go out to her as a human who is suffering. I don’t know what her relationship with Yah/Creator looks like, but I hope she develops one soon if she hasn’t already done so.

Thank you for reading!