I feel so bombarded, everyday, by the "world"; what the "world" stands for.
IMAGE! "Oh, I need to have a nice car!", "I have to have the latest tech gadget!", " I want that $500 pair of shoes!", " I absolutely need a tummy tuck, boob job, and botox!" Ahhhhh! I am so sick of it! I am so sick of people being so concerned about things that are so worldly and vain! I can't tell you how many commercials I see each day that focus on superficial things that bring no depth or value to our lives! They are all just money grubbers, preying on people's insecurities! I am so sick of people being so concerned about how everyone else sees' them, and also when people think that they are of more value and importance if they have nice things or look pretty, all of the time! It has to stop! It's ok to go grocery shopping without a pallet of make-up on your face. I am not opposed to looking nice, but I don't feel like it's important to have to be made up ALL of the time, wherever I go! I am ok if someone sees' me not looking perfect, heaven forbid! Ok, I think I am done yelling now.
I know many people that are like this. And while they are generally good people with good hearts, it is SOOOO out of balance. My 10 year old daughter has friends that are always talking about the things they have and the things that they want and it is the same way with their parents, as if money is what makes them happy and makes their world turn. I feel like there are so few people now-a-days that are focused on being good, righteous people and concerned with how Jesus Christ sees' them. I am by no means perfect, but I do feel like I am trying to be better by not focusing on worldly things so much. I want to be a good neighbor and bring treats and be concerned about them, I want to help others, I want to be a good mom that doesn't spend all of her time making her house look like a magazine because I am playing with my kids and living in my home, I want to be a good wife who is attentive and loving, I want to be a good friend who calls and is sincere, I want to be a follower of my Savior....so I can live with Him again, one day.....
