Where is Life in society?

Our world is full of paradoxy.
They say one thing, but do another.
We have too may people in charge, too many people telling us what to do, what is in, what is out, what is cool, what is not.
Let's focus on the models. on what Society is telling us that represents the people. Models.
I will not be talking about sizes, because there are a plethora of articles that cover that.
Pictures say a thousand words, they say.
Well when we see pictures of models what goes through our mind? Or even supermodels?  And Those who walk the runway.
I ask myself, why aren't they smiling? Aren't they happy to be alive?
 Why do they always look so mad or upset or apathetic or in despair?
I have heard the answer of, "they are not trying to draw attention on themselves but rather on what they are wearing" And I understand that for those supermodels that wear such things that make you question as to wear you would ever wear that to?
But how about the models in the magazines that promote clothing to actually buy and wear?
If you look at their facial expressions, they look serious, upset, mad, angry, seductive and I simply do not understand.
I see no life in those photos. I only see how this can lead to the mindset of despair and indifference.
Our society is all about indifference, about showing no feeling, showing nothing but that we are apathetic.
I see no joy, no life.
Our faith calls us to be the opposite of that. We are called to laugh, love, share joy, hearts, tears, struggles.
That is why we are so confused. Because our faith calls us to step out of our comfort zone.
How will one spread joy and peace if you look mad all the time? I do not understand one bit.
Granted, perhaps walking around with a smile twenty-four seven might seem a little strange, but give off an air that is hopeful and approachable not one that looks like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
When I see pictures of models, I pity them because I wish I could see their smile because I am sure it is ten times more beautiful than the glare they give to the camera.
These blank-stared photographs that are being taken everywhere in social media aren't attractive to me. They give me a feelings of despair, of not caring. Granted, I understand that they show much emotion. I am not condemning all photographs but those photographs that have life are more interesting.
It is not even just models or photographs,but they way we carry ourselves when we are running errand. Walking by, not even acknowledging the people we pass by, what happened to hello and good days. No manners, no respect, no life.
We live in a world where we are taught by society to only care for ourselves. We are great students.  It will not kill for one to smile at a stranger, or a simple hello won't damage you. If you promote happiness, then live it. If you promote good vibes, then give off good vibes. Practice what you preach.

Comfortably, and preserverence

In the moments that we are dry in our prayer, it is then that we have to persevere the most.

Sometimes I question why.

We must never be satisfied with our prayer life we must always strive for more, more dying to oneself, more mercy, more everything.

If we begin to be satisfied in our prayer life, grow in complacency then we will not strive to perfect our relationship with Christ, there is always more that can be done.

The times we are dry are the times we must try the hardest.

If we stand idle, we aren't moving forward. 

We can say that we are Christian, but if we are not living out our faith in the sense that we are doing everything Christ-like, What good is that?

This means to love. Love one and all, through good and bad.

We must grow in tolerance. We must be uncomfortable. Pope emeritus says We were not made for comfort. 

If talking to the cashier is uncomfortable, do it more. Smile to strangers, lend out a helping hand, you may think this is ridiculous and not so life changing but it does make a difference. 

The thing is that we life in a world where it is "all about me" and selfishness is our societies motto. No one helps another. 

Holding the door open for another person is rare, and putting yourself first is the norm. 

A simply conversation, smile, or lending hand is Christ-like.

This is how you show love.

Do not let your emotions control your actions, how you treat others or your entire day. 

Just because you got off on the wrong side of the bed doesn't mean that all you come in contact with that day need to suffer for it.