Thoughts for a Better Life in Difficult Economic Times

As I am writing this, it is 2010, end of the first quarter, and economically, it seems that it was a bad one.
The news, in some sectors state a 'economic upturn', however, word on the street and the business that might be had to put food on the table tends to differ in a significant way.
I am finding, though, a number of steps everyone seems to know, all to well that must be taken to pass through this phase with a reasonable degree of peace, happiness and basic human dignity.
Keep it Simple
It is the 'complex things' that got us all in this economic mess to begin with. The desire for more (money), not focusing on the basics of life: relationships, family, taking nice long walks in your neighbor hood. Getting to know family and friends more and so on. Too many stories I have been hearing have been a story of stress caused by chasing the dollar and not investing in the simple things of life.
Look Up
To thoroughly understand our situation may not be possible. But to get through our situation and troubles, eventually, requires faith. A major cause of stress in life is simply due to inflexibility. Things are not going the way we had planned nor expected and we, in our humanity and selves do not have the tools (mental, emotional, spiritual) to handle the eventual changes that must and will come. And when things greater than us that do affect us greatly are in the wrong hands with the wrong (and often selfish) intentions, we then run into some serious character testing. I say: Look Up.
Don't Look Down
It has been a fairly good 'walk of faith' for me, but we all have our breaking points. I recently found mine. It wasn't much, but it was there. Part of my therapy in the process of: 'Don't Look Down' is creative. Simply this - writing. And covering what I have learned over the years that other individuals have demonstrated what it really takes to get through struggles. What to look for and see as important in life. What attitudes to acquire, retain and maintain. What to feel. What to think. How to live. It is not enough to say: Be Positive! I say: Don't Look Down.
Give
The old adage is true: You can't give what you don't have, but this is true, the 'gift of giving' is much more truer. You see, just a generous heart. A compassion. An Empathy. Something to share with your fellow man. Out of basic respect and patient care of their disposition. Remember, we're all in this together. No mater what. Give.
Save
Don't horde. Save. Conserve. Don't spend money, invest time. Invest in others. You can get a lot more done for another person, in a company, in business, around the home, for each other and everywhere if you look at your investments as 'creative interaction'. Not spending money. Money can't buy happiness and neither does poverty. Save your money. Give your heart. You will reap a bountiful harvest and rewards in ways you can never imagine.
There is so much more that could be said. But I would like to close saying that this process of traveling though these economic times is really a Journey. A journey for us all. A journey of trial, of hope, of promise, of testing, of love and ultimately wisdom.

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Joshua Penman is an Author, Fulltime Consultant, Blogger and Web Developer. He manages the site: www.EconomicSurvivalStrategies.com as well as www.CurrentEconomicTrendsandNews.com

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