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The UK is in the middle of a financial crisis. Some say we are coming out of it, that the signs (green shoots!) of recovery are visible, that the worst is over. I say these people are either deluded (Government), or have a vested interest in screwing yet more resources out of us (retailers and bankers).
The worst is yet to come.
Think about it; here in the UK we have been overspending for decades. I am not a financial analyst, but if a whole nation overreaches itself in terms of credit, at some stage that credit will need to be repaid. Turns out though that we were not the only ostriches: the same rules of financial aberration (fractional reserve banking) were being applied in America and elsewhere too - hence the global calamity that we call recession.
The natural resources of the planet are depleted, and being used as commodities in a global scam by oil companies and resource rich countries. Animals are being exploited for food, at the expense of environment and forested land. Supermarkets control the livelihoods of many as they sqeeze every last drop of profit from their suppliers. In pursuit of money, and ergo pleasure/comfort, we have lost the individual control of our lives that we once valued. Nostalgia is in vogue for a reason: the good old days were perhaps better. Not in material terms certainly, but in terms of community, family, friendship and personal safety.
We need to reassess ourselves. Only the best organised companies will survive the recession: those with good customer services, human resource skills, a clear purpose and vision. Likewise, as individuals we must look at the values that matter most to us. Often, as one door closes, another one opens. All that is needed is a step back: grow your own vegetables, spend time with your family, look to art and creative pursuits for satisfaction and value.
In the grip of global forces outside our control, we need to look more closely at the things we can change.
Good luck,
