A lot has been written about how the current economic recession is hurting businesses both large and small (including our company) globally. The evening news shows seemingly constant images of the damage being done to the lives of people everywhere. There is no shortage of the doom and gloom on the internet either. Really, it's no wonder that the pharmacutical companies are marketing their anti-depressants so aggressively. Let's face it the news is depressing! It's enough to make one reluctant to get up in the morning
But isn't there another side to the coin? I think that there is. I spent a lot of time this past weekend thinking about this. I had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful weather and working in the yard and I couldn't wait for Monday to come around to see what the new week would bring.
I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. We have already had some wonderful opportunities, and it's only Tuesday! In the midst of all the turmoil, we have had more opportunities than at any other time since we went into business 12 years ago. I have found that I and others are more creative as they look at problems and possible solutions, and are more willing to form strategic partnerships. In my humble opinion, that is the opening of not one, but many windows.
In the BR - Before Recession - days, I secretly harbored the idea that I could jump ship if the going got too rough and head back to a well-paying job in corporate America. That was my lifeboat. The economic situation has pretty well sunk that idea, which has made me fight harder for my company's success. It has helped me to stretch my wings and to mix my metaphores much more effectively.
What would happen if we all looked at the current situation not as a crisis but as a brief window of opportunity to plant the seeds of a better future? What if we started publicizing the postive outcomes - the opportunities - the personal growth - the new relationships - the creativity - that the recession has spawned? What if this is God's gift to us - His challenge to us - to ask "What if"?
What good things have you experienced as a result of the current economic situation?
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But isn't there another side to the coin? I think that there is. I spent a lot of time this past weekend thinking about this. I had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful weather and working in the yard and I couldn't wait for Monday to come around to see what the new week would bring.
I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. We have already had some wonderful opportunities, and it's only Tuesday! In the midst of all the turmoil, we have had more opportunities than at any other time since we went into business 12 years ago. I have found that I and others are more creative as they look at problems and possible solutions, and are more willing to form strategic partnerships. In my humble opinion, that is the opening of not one, but many windows.
In the BR - Before Recession - days, I secretly harbored the idea that I could jump ship if the going got too rough and head back to a well-paying job in corporate America. That was my lifeboat. The economic situation has pretty well sunk that idea, which has made me fight harder for my company's success. It has helped me to stretch my wings and to mix my metaphores much more effectively.
What would happen if we all looked at the current situation not as a crisis but as a brief window of opportunity to plant the seeds of a better future? What if we started publicizing the postive outcomes - the opportunities - the personal growth - the new relationships - the creativity - that the recession has spawned? What if this is God's gift to us - His challenge to us - to ask "What if"?
What good things have you experienced as a result of the current economic situation?
Please visit our website at www.pmginternational.net
Right on Rebecca! Very well worded and thought out.
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Aunt Pat
It is all relative to your attitude, is the glass half full or half empty. I always believe that God gives us a plan of action, you only have to look for it. I don't know what my plan is as of yet? But I keep an open mind about everything, and not to loose my head during these hard times, I do pray for everyone who have lost their homes, jobs, and their way.
ReplyDeleteNice thoughts. I know that I am in the flow of what God has in store for me now. These are just the encouraging words people need to hear right now and ALWAYS. Your energy matches my own and that is why Tracy and I took the chance to start Grateful Chics.
ReplyDeleteKeeping an open mind is so important to be able to hear what God wants me to do or to be. Thanks, Joy, a Grateful Chic.
I love your thoughts, Rebecca! I agree that these days make us ponder more about priorities, life, God's plan for us, etcetera, and push us us to be even more strategic. I can say, too, that life is good!
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