I was going to post today about my trip to California.
But after Monday, it seems more important to remind everyone of a couple facts:
1.? Everyone who left their money in the stock market during the ‘Great Depression’ did just fine.
2.? The ‘Great Depression’ was called that because people became Depressed.? In fact, people were so depressed that the government sponsored initiatives to create funny and fun movies like the Thin Man.
3.? According to people who actually lived through the ‘Great Depression’, most people muddled through.? One tiny step at a time, they fed their families, worked their jobs, and moved forward.
4.? In 1987, the stock market dropped 23%.? Yesterday, the stock market dropped 7%. Combined with last week, there was a 10% drop in the market.? Further, the stock market dropped 7% the day after 9/11.? The numbers are deceiving; perspective is helpful.
What can you do?
1.? Stay positive and grateful.? Practice active gratitude for every thing in your life.
2.? Don’t allow yourself to become afraid or depressed.? Work out every single day.? Eat real, clean food.
3.? Drinking and drugs are not the answer.? Drinking will only make you more depressed and drugs are just stupid.
4.? Focus on your present.? What needs to be done in your immediate world?? I’m sure you have some laundry waiting for your attention.? Clean out a closet.? DO what’s in front of you.
5.? Laugh.? Life is a funny little game.
We live in interesting times.? Together, we will get through this thing.
Blessings to you in your journey.
Thanks Claudia. As always, you are the voice of reason. Now then what to do with the voice that tells me to burn things….Hmmm. That’s a pickle!
2. Don?t allow yourself to become afraid or depressed. Work out every single day. Eat real, clean food.—OG I can’t start doing what I have never done, the lack of toxicity would probably kill me.
NO FEAR
Fear and uncertainty is a very uncomfortable feeling. We bloggers need to keep it real and unite and support positive mental health during these troubling times.
Loved the photo! Shots like that always encourages hope for me, it’s like mothers love shining down on her creation. Friends..near and far, lets try hard to minimize our assault.
How did you make out with your honey?
words and music by Eric Idle
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you’re chewing on life’s gristle
Don’t grumble, give a whistle
And this’ll help things turn out for the best…
And…always look on the bright side of life…
Always look on the light side of life…
If life seems jolly rotten
There’s something you’ve forgotten
And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you’re feeling in the dumps
Don’t be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle – that’s the thing.
And…always look on the bright side of life…
Always look on the light side of life…
For life is quite absurd
And death’s the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin – give the audience a grin
Enjoy it – it’s your last chance anyhow.
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life’s a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life’s a laugh and death’s a joke, it’s true.
You’ll see it’s all a show
Keep ‘em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And always look on the bright side of life…
Always look on the right side of life…
(Come on guys, cheer up!)
Always look on the bright side of life…
Always look on the bright side of life…
(Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
Always look on the bright side of life…
(I mean – what have you got to lose?)
(You know, you come from nothing – you’re going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!)
Always look on the right side of life…
only users lose drugs.
wait. i think i got that wrong
We have been buying for clients all morning, Google, General Electric, the financial Index (XLF), lots of high quality stocks are on sale. You can make money on a trade, or holding them. No one makes money panicing, or not having at least 5% cash for times like these.
I also prefer high quality natural honey as a sweetner to help me live right.
and please, for the love of all, do NOT believe everything the media says! They sensationalize so their ratings will go up.
I wish there was a lot more of this kind of information on the news everyday. Thank you for shining your light on all of us!
I hope people will take your advise. At least that’s what I’m doing. Taking it day by day.
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I want to hear all about the Cali trip tomorrow, k?
Our species has survived all kinds of atrocities, war, pestilence, famine, plagues… the world can change in a day, even a second. But how boring if we were never tested and forced to use our ingenuity.
I am just so glad Husband moved a few things around….cashed some things in, and did his money mojo.
Thank you for saying this! I wrote on my blog today about how folks are freaking out and acting like it’s the end of days. Folks need to back up and get a grip. We will surely survive!
Fear and Parenting in LV – I was reminded by Rileyberry just last week that fires in backyards are against city codes. I have the same desire. maybe it’s our lack of chickens??
TWMark – ahahahahahahahaha – Maybe when your back is better?
Janeywan – We have 59 pounds. It’s good! And yes, we need to hold together to give each other support and strength.
Ian – I love Eric Idle – thanks for the reminder!
Fursious Ball – Yeah… it’s funny how that works out!
CEO – Words from the wise.
Janet – Very well said – thanks!
Rileyberry – News like this doesn’t sell papers.
Ivanhoe – Yes, ma’am. California tomorrow!
Heart in SF – I think it will definitely be interesting to see the ingenious outcomes of all of this.
Tommie – Action Jackson is the dude.
Los Angelista – Yep, we need to get a grip and turn off the freakin’ TV!
Thank you for a calm and well stated reminder … one many need in these troubled times.
Hugs and blessings,
My stocks are still up overall from when I first started buying them… and I won’t sell- they are for my retirement 40 years from now! In fact, I wish I had some cash to buy some bargains now!
Thank you for the reminder. Things are bad, but not nearly as bad as they could be and if we just “muddle through” and do the best we can, things will turn around again and we will be okay.