Thur, 10/15
Right now two competing forces, very active in our world, are competing over you, and the tug-of-war is intensifying as Christmas approaches.
In case you haven’t noticed our economy hasn’t been the best lately. There are a lot of people out of work; others, though they still have jobs, are making less money than they used to, or are looking at the very real possibility of a lay-off. On the other side, at least in part because of the economic downturn, businesses are working really hard to get us to spend money—whether we have it or not--for Christmas presents, decorations, travel, or anything else that will make the cash-registers ring.
Let me suggest that, as you get ready for Christmas, the answer is not that you shouldn’t spend money because of the economy, nor that you should in order to make your own mini-stimulus program. Rather let’s change the focus.
I would submit that neither going on a Holiday spending binge, nor joining the Pre Dickens Scrooge Society will lead to our accomplishing what ought to take place in our families this Christmas. Begin by asking, “What should I do to communicate something worthwhile to my family and friends during this wonderful time of the year?” Let the rest come later.
It’s STTA
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