There are so many of us out here who feel lost and alone and powerless.
What are we supposed to do with all that? I know since the economy crashed my world has done much of the same.
If there was ever a time for survival skills I would say now is that time.
I listen to all that is said by many; many with different views, some from fear, some from facts, some from view-points that seem right on.
One view is that we are in for a severe all-encompassing crash very soon..
that being the entire economy.
What will we do when our plastic money is no longer any good? Have you thought about that? How will we buy food? What will we use for electricity if we can not pay our bill? How will we cook if no power or gas? What WILL be accepted as currency if that happens? Gold only? How do we transfer gold into currency to buy the daily essentials? This is NOT to instill fear, it is to make awareness a top priority and start acting on some of the necessary changes needed NOW.
This is not to make everyone go out and buy up all they can to hoard for what could come, but I also believe it wise to slowly start buying a few things here and there that could be put aside for tighter circumstances; water for instance, dry goods, candles, matches, batteries.
Stop and think for a moment if the power went out..
what practical things would you need? We are so dependent on our microwaves some really have to shift their mind-set to think of what else to do..
but now is the time to think about that while we are not in a panic.
The worse thing we can do is act out of panic of what could be but common sense and practical actions would be greatly beneficial.
Many of us have done very creative things to maintain a normal lifestyle; rent rooms out of our homes to supplement rent or mortgage payments, look more seriously at all the ads and cut coupons whenever possible, cut back on luxuries.
Those are all very practical and wise actions but how much more could we be doing? And how do we instill hope with compassion to those who have even less than we do? We look at the homeless now with different eyes fearing how many more of us could end up like that? I have been very fortunate in having such helpful friends and loved ones who have contributed to my survival efforts.
My years of employment skills don't put food on the table if not utilized.
There have been some dark days in spite of that but I'm still here trying to stay focused and in my heart.
I fear greatly if we do not make the extreme effort to stay connected to our hearts we will all lose in the end.
We as humans can not help ourselves or each other when fear controls us, emotionally and mentally.
I implore you to try to remember that and keep your conscious awareness vigilant.
I know for myself, volunteering to help others can fill a huge void when powerlessness wants to throw me into fear.
When circumstances don't permit me to change something, I feel desperately needs changing quickly for practical reasons, fear is the first thing that grabs us where it counts the most, in our minds and hearts, but we must do whatever we can to ground ourselves and not let that happen.
I know writing is a great outlet for me.
I've written some very dark pieces during the last few years of unpredictable circumstances, but I've also written some very great pieces about how much love I have felt from those who have touched my life during this time.
I think the only way we are going to get through this intact is by staying connected; not allowing fear, and those who make every effort to instill that in us, get away with it.
I know that I am not the only person to feel these things, so I wish to share them with the hope that perhaps they will reach others at a moment they need it.
I encourage everyone to talk to each other.
Reach out when things get scary and don't let embarrassment deter you.
I have humbled myself tremendously over the last few years, and being a very proud person it has been a challenge; but there are great lessons in humility and though they can be hard at first I think challenging ourselves to look at what we're really afraid of when stepping beyond our pride is of great value, to ourselves and everyone around us.
I know I have been amazed at what I have found on the other side of pride; I have found many who care beyond what I ever imagined...
and you may too.
If you have no one else to reach out to PLEASE feel free to reach out to me! I wish you all well, with peace and tremendous courage to speak from your heart!