It's going to be a bumpy ride

All you need to do is pickup a newspaper or turn on the television
news to know that we are living through some turbulent times. Each day
the media bombards us with more news riddled with fear and
uncertainty. Each day we hear of dangers to our safety or about the
latest job cutbacks. It's almost as if they are trying to convince us
that there are tough times ahead.

I'm not going to go into why anyone would want to continue to
broadcast negative messages, I'll leave that for someone else to
figure out. Whether there is a threat to our safety, economic
recession, or some other circumstance beyond our control, how you are
affected by the current circumstances is totally a matter of what you
choose to believe and the way you choose to react or not react to the
news.

If, for example, you believe that your security and income are the
responsibility of the government or your company, you may be in for a
difficult time. If, on the other hand, you realize that everything in
your life comes from your Creator, you'll get through this just fine.

In times like these, it's more important than ever to develop a
strong, spiritual connection, whether it's through your church, prayer
group, or simply from your own time spent praying and meditating.

People who are firmly grounded and have a deep spiritual connection
are able to handle whatever life sends their way. Those who do not
have this relationship with a power greater them themselves, can be
devastated by life's events.

There are some things you can do to help you "weather the storm"
should it come your way. For openers, stop reading newspapers and
listening to the news. By doing this you will immediately eliminate a
major amount of negativity from your life.

Don't let yourself get sucked into negative, unproductive
conversations about the economy. I made this mistake several years ago
and almost lost everything. Only when I stopped buying into the
problem did my life begin to change.

Devote some time each day, preferably in the morning, to think about
what you want in your life. Begin to see your life the way you want it
to be. Focus on what you want, and give no energy to that which you do
not want to appear. Your thoughts and words have power. Use them
carefully.

If you belong to a church, or other spiritual group, stay closely
connected to them. Above all, realize that the source that provides
the very air you breathe is the same source that will provide
everything else you need.
Jim Donovan

Posted by Donna Reiss