Today, Judy is presenting what I can qualify as a befitting follow-up to “Big Dream”

What should we do with the present world economic crunch that seems to be landing some painful and terrifying punches on us? What, with some of us laid-off by our employers with little or nothing tangible to smile back home with? How do we manage with the family, bills, health, socials etc? Why this? What next? How then? And……..

Well, the good news is that Judy has seen and experienced them all! She’s here to encourage and advice us on the way forward.
Judy’s article reminds me of the question I asked a motivational instructor some days back about what the person who has fallen into some woeful life hole can do to come out of it! He answered thus:

The key to getting out of any hole is realizing that you have not just fallen; but you have fallen into something. Something that, if positively recognized, harnessed and utilized, can, not only lead us out of the pit, but equally catapult us into the highest level of life! 

Despite the recession, Judy’s article claims it is a better time to be entrepreneurial and pursue our dreams. I also can see the light at the end of the dark alley because not only is there less "noise" in the marketplace because of fewer competitors today, but resources are relatively inexpensive all over.

Well, the other thing I can add is that if you have recently been downsized, you have some pretty good time to develop your idea and dream and perhaps even a bit of severance money to help fund it if you belong to the lucky ones with good severance package.

In conclusion after all said and done, the onus of the decision is on you and you alone. The more reason the whole case is “A Matter of Choice” according to our Lady of Simplicity. This is one article full of virtue, intuition and mental energy, and I must sincerely thank Judy for sharing her time, life and inestimable experience to motivate and inspire us all.

Thank you Judy, we love and wish you a successful realization of your biggest dreams!

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For the last couple of weeks, I have been unemployed for the first time in my life.  By the end of this month, the projections are that more than 10% of the population in the US will be out of work.  Wow!  That sure does not make it a piece of cake to find new employment now, does it?    

On that day at my office, while I was packing up the years of accumulated stuff,   I kept thinking that if God closed a door, it means there’s another one that is about to open.  I admit that I haven’t seen the light from that door swinging open yet, but I know I will.  I expect it.

Now, I see 2 choices.  I can choose to get up every morning and feel utter defeat and depression because jobs are at a premium, I am overqualified for that one, and not qualified enough for this one, and I am not going to be able to pay my bills, or take my grandchildren to places, or buy the new car that I need. Oh, pity me!!

Or, I can choose to get up in the morning, and go to the gym and after a great work-out sit in the whirlpool and relax.  I am so grateful that for the first time in my life, I have gotten to watch Spring unfold before my eyes!  I have watched the grass turn green, and the birds return from their winter havens to build their nests, the forsythia and daffodils have passed from bud to bloom before my eyes.   I have been thrilled and utterly amazed at the purple finches building their home on my front door in my hanging planter.  I am finding utter joy in the prospect of finding a new career – or not! 

I don’t know how long it will be before I start seeing the light from the opening door, but I DO know it will open!  I don’t know about you, but I am choosing not to participate in this recession.  It just seems like the simple way of handling it!

 
Thank you my friends.

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 Judy has chosen to follow the will of God with the realization that there are many opportunities awaiting us all.

Judy, You are a true writer and a most positive influence to us all. Thank you.

God bless

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