Tuesday, March 10, 2009

There truly IS a bright side...

Our nation's economy is going down the tubes. (Don't worry, I am done with the finger pointing.) Everywhere you turn we are reminded of bailouts. lay offs and rising taxes! But there is a light at the end of this turbulent tunnel that we are traveling in.

Our personal relationships can and will grow stronger as a result of this. I am hopeful that people will realize how important it is to share your life instead of running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. It doesn't cost a whole lot of money to sit and chat, share a meal (even if it's hot dogs and beans), take a walk, or play a board game with family and friends. (Making love to your spouse doesn't cost anything, and it will bring you even closer. I highly recommend it!) Instead of worrying about where to take a vacation, which car we should buy, or how many minutes we've used on our cell phone, we can focus on the people in our lives that make us truly happy and fulfilled.

Now I understand that some of us are struggling to put food on the table or trying to find a job, but if we are surrounded by people who truly care and love each other and support one another, this journey will be easier than if traveled alone or unhappy.

4 comments:

Bridget said...

Very well said, my friend.. amen!

Jamie said...

Beautifully written Kellybelly!

Kerrie said...

What a wonderful perspective! <3

The Author of My Life (God's Good Stories) said...

I think that you already know that you are richer than most people, because you already know this secere. There are magazines, books, and I think even some TV shows that are trying to sell us this very message. The beauty is: you are already living this and that is a wonderful thing, because a lot of people are lost and "pretending".....(now, write it all down, it will be a book,a bestseller I will be your editor , we will make millions, there will be book signings..........(ah the stress...)