Approaching the Transforming Economy

We are amidst a painful economic transformation affecting every facet of life for citizens rich and poor. A financial shift, political shift, and a consciousness shift are occurring simultaneously. And at the intersection of these shifts there is pain.

Economic pain, especially for people, for business, for families, and for our national psyche. With sudden, uncontrollable changes in the value of people's income, homes, 401K plans, combined with the loss of jobs, there are feelings of despair among families of good people. Politically, we're cleaning out the remnants of the Bush Administration and feeling the karma for their very bad deeds. And we're shifting into a higher consciousness and more compassionate approach to governance with the election of Barack Obama and a shifting power base in Congress.

In this transforming economy, everyone I know has been affected. The advice for myself and others:

1. See the future through optimistic eyes.
2. Feel that your situation will improve.
3. Visualize your goals, and recite them aloud morning and night.
4. Pursue your dreams with increased focus and vigor.
5. Attach personal passion to the success you want to create.
6. Feel the affluence you aspire for happening now.
7. Hold unwavering faith in the eventuality that your dreams will come true and success will dawn.

For those who believe in a positive way, every step you take will be the right one. Even as those around lose their faith and suffer simply by loss of faith, you can stay above it by feeling all will be OK and never let fear grip you.

Is this a test of faith? Perhaps. Stand tall!