The positive that *could* come out of the this economic crisis is that we refocus on what is important as humans "in the big picture" that is life. Those things that make us more whole individuals, not just in the eyes of others, but in our own eyes. Simple things such as connecting more with the physical earth around us, and less with the material things we reward ourselves with when our budgets allow.
Restrictions on discretionary funds, hopefully will yield more time spent out of doors with our families. This time spent outside will hopefully increase focus on the plight of the environment no matter which side of global warming fence you sit on. I for one hope my outside time is increased considerably this year, on a local level. While gas prices have dipped and the discretionary funds may be similar to last year the fact that the retirement fund has been sawed in half like the pretty girl at the magic show, does do a number on the enthusiasm to spend large sums on family travel. Hopefully the retirement fund will piece itself back to whole as the pretty girl always seems to, but if not, maybe the net gain in the long run will be greater. There is much to do and see on the eastern shore before we move on to our next place of residence,( if that ever happen) and I want to be sure I have seen and done as much of it as possible.
Over all this ~ I try to keep in mind how lucky we are to be born into this country, and not some other less fortunate, where typical concerns don't center around the distant future but the survival in the present
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