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An Economy Over the Edge, Now What?

Copyright © 2012 Scott F Paradis

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The economy has gone over the edge. Casualties are mounting; the mass accelerates as it plummets. Don't mistake the rushing wind of the freefall as an assurance the worst is behind us - rather prepare for the impact ahead. Fundamentally, despite all the rhetoric to the contrary, we have stayed the course. We have fallen victim to avarice and arrogance. Only a concerted effort by the people can set a new course and make things right.

Up till now, we have been lost in a morass of flagrant indecision. We turn to our political leaders, the giants of industry and the titans of finance and we find them scouring financial wreckage for any loot they can secure. They undoubtedly will ensure their survival and comfort. For the citizens, however, the powers-that-be have no idea what to do.

We have to realize collectively we have taken the wrong road. We must accept full and total responsibility for the crash, accept the pain, buckle down to the sacrifice this will take to correct and change direction. In changing direction we must seek wisdom to guide our way. We must act with courage to overcome fear. We must leverage our strengths, not our finances. We are a nation of talented, capable, people. Only when we come to recognize that by pulling together will we all benefit - will we all succeed.

Ultimately this challenge, this daunting task ahead, comes down to a measure of will. Do we desire to assume responsibility for our lives, chart a new course, and usher in a new birth of freedom? Or rather, shall we will to sit idly by, collect our government checks, complain at every opportunity, and await directions from those more bold to act, more daring to succeed, and more free to choose?

This economic morass offers us an unprecedented opportunity to begin anew. Greed, corruption, and wanton consumption are sacrifices at an idol's alter. This crisis is an opportunity to redefine ourselves, our lives, our purpose, and our nation. It is up to us to seize the opportunity.

The voice of wisdom whispers to us to choose - let's recognize the promise of this life and fulfill the potential of our gifts during this, the challenge of our time. Let us dream a new dream, set a new course, and abandon the ill-fated wreck.

This setback, as great as it is, need not define our lives, nor relegate this nation to the trash heap of history. Only arrogance and fear can do that. Though we have expressed both in spades, now is the opportunity to make up for lost time. Let's re-imagine our world and make a new dream come true. In the midst of the freefall let's spread our wings and fly.

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