Living A Joyful Life In A Joyless Economy

Ten Secrets To Living A Joyful Life In A Joyless Economy

How do you find joy in a lopsided economy with massive disparity between the growth of corporate profits and the bottom line wages and salaries of the individual? What do you think when you listen to the words of President George Bush declare positive messages about the state of the economy or you read the words of economists like Paul Krugman, who paint pictures of a lopsided economic recovery that favors big corporation?

1. Don't worry about the state of the economy. Invest some money in something of value that will grow over a period of time. For example, I have invested a small amount of money in a home based business with an organization that has a mission and vision that is compatible with my personal values. It is an asset that I know will continue to grow and supply me with an income for the rest of my life. There is great joy for me in knowing that no matter what happens in the economy or the job market, my home based business is always going to be there for me. It provides me with a built in part time, full time, or supplemental income. The wonderful thing is I love growing this business and I can do it on my own schedule and on my own terms.

2. Get connected with your spiritual power supply. During periods of economic downturn, maybe you will find that the career or job you had invested your recent years in wasn't even really satisfying you on a deep level. By connecting with your creator, you might just realize there are some other routes you want to go at this juncture.

3. Spend time with the people you love.Think of all the things you can do that won't cost any money. Make a list!

4. Spend time doing the things you love. In a revved up economy you were probably too busy to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Now if you have time go do those things that float your boat!

5. Get creative and color outside the lines. Think outside the box! Have fun!

6. Go to the public library and check out an armful of books on subjects that appeal to you. Jumpstart your passions!

7. Take a class, the internet and your local community offers a number of free classes.

8. Make a list of all the things you want to do before you die and start doing them!

9. Volunteer!

10. Plant a garden, grow your own vegetables, get back to a simpler way of life!

A joyless economy - no way! It is all in your attitude. Perhaps it is a big mistake to link your joy to the state of the economy, because no matter how much or how little economic resources you have; you will never be truly happy. If money makes you happy, you will always want more, there will always be a greater gap to satisfy. On the day that you are dying, do you think you will be saying, "If I only made more money." The truth is a downward turn in the economy could actually provide a heavenward turn in the quality of joy in your life. For there is great joy in the simple things of life. There is great joy in spending quality time with the people we love. There is great joy in spending quality time in the pursuits we love. There is great joy in connecting with the true source of all joy and putting that relationship above all others. For that is the relationship that holds the key to the quality and abundance of joy in a person's life.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 5, 2005