It's no secret that we are living in uncertain times. On top of the current economic instability, the media tends to give us information that makes the portrayal even bigger than it may be. Many have watched their stocks fall, 401K's dwindle, and there is a pervasive droning about job security and layoffs. Frankly, it can be overwhelming.
And yet, something else is shifting too -- something very real in these topsy-turvy economic days. Aren't we a little more grateful for the work and paycheck that we do have? Isn't there something so basic and comforting about staying in for dinner and eating together as a family? Do you find that, perhaps, your faith has grown because - in spite of the best laid plans - we have no idea what the future holds?
I see people slowing down, becoming much more conscious of our blessings, and being a little more understanding toward one another. I see our creativity ignited in search of new ways to secure a more solid future. I see people conserving more and scaling down opulent lifestyles. I see communities coming together in support of each other. In my mind, that is not a bad thing.
A case in point: who would have ever imagined that 93-year-old Clara Cannucciari would be a YouTube sensation making simple home-cooked food from the Depression era? Check her out at http://tinyurl.com/5vcevl. Clara emits warmth, sharing her family stories as she cooks. And talk about simplicity! Her storytelling is real life history at its best. What could be more basic than that?
In these days of change beyond our control, I am reminded that when nothing is for sure, everything is possible. We can take steps to do better, learn more, think creatively, and get out of the box. We can appreciate our loved ones more and slow down our lives to a comfortable speed. We can increase our faith and believe the best is yet to come!
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