Life Goes On When the Sky Falls
There are a number of economic and political ways to explain what has happened to our economic system, nationally and internationally. And there are, likewise, multiple ways to respond to this situation that faces most all of us.
Downsizing a Standard of LivingThere are a number of economic and political ways to explain what has happened to our economic system, nationally and internationally. And there are, likewise, multiple ways to respond to this situation that faces most all of us.
With out any doubt, we are facing a decline, even if temporary, in a standard of living in the US and worldwide. Yes, there are people who are insulated somewhat in the US and elsewhere because of their type of jobs, with assets even a disaster can't erase, but let's face it: we are all in this together.
Could I sensibly argue that now is the time to spend money on remodeling, building, and interior design?
No, that would be the opposite of what our clients are doing---they are doing nothing extra and neither are we. Yes, we are personally and professionally experiencing a dramatic slowdown, and as a result are leaving behind some of our assets and investments. Yet, we are also experiencing something else: a sense of calm, renewed focus on friends and family and an appreciation for what is around us.
Upsizing the Quality of Living
Here's what we are doing, as life goes on, and of course, it does keep moving:
1. Holding Dinner parties at home instead of eating out.
2. Bringing an Orchid plant to our city condominium, instead of bouquets.
3. Adding A small pot of an herb, we have thyme, at the moment.
4. Expressing thanks and appreciative of what is in our lives -- people and nature and culture.
5. Viewing Foreign films for half the price of the commercial movies.
6. Reading books, borrowed from friends, and the library.
7. Volunteering to help others.
8. Finding joy in each day.
So we wish you the same enthusiasm for an enhanced quality of life that we are pursuing, and while you are at it -- rearrange that room, move accessories to a different spot, start to use that living room -- turn off the TV and add conversation.
Could I sensibly argue that now is the time to spend money on remodeling, building, and interior design?
No, that would be the opposite of what our clients are doing---they are doing nothing extra and neither are we. Yes, we are personally and professionally experiencing a dramatic slowdown, and as a result are leaving behind some of our assets and investments. Yet, we are also experiencing something else: a sense of calm, renewed focus on friends and family and an appreciation for what is around us.
Upsizing the Quality of Living
Here's what we are doing, as life goes on, and of course, it does keep moving:
1. Holding Dinner parties at home instead of eating out.
2. Bringing an Orchid plant to our city condominium, instead of bouquets.
3. Adding A small pot of an herb, we have thyme, at the moment.
4. Expressing thanks and appreciative of what is in our lives -- people and nature and culture.
5. Viewing Foreign films for half the price of the commercial movies.
6. Reading books, borrowed from friends, and the library.
7. Volunteering to help others.
8. Finding joy in each day.
So we wish you the same enthusiasm for an enhanced quality of life that we are pursuing, and while you are at it -- rearrange that room, move accessories to a different spot, start to use that living room -- turn off the TV and add conversation.
