Hope

• “F” bombing governor looking for payoffs
• Shoe throwing reporters
• Wal-Mart employee crushed to death at a door buster event
• Large corporations guilty of mismanagement (at least) seeking government assistance to prevent a more drastic economic disaster while
• Many honest hard working people find themselves out of work with no “bail out” option
  
  If ever the words of the Christmas Carol “O Come O Come Emanuel” made any sense they certainly do today.
  
  So why should we be hopeful? The principal that makes it clear that prosperity will not last forever also makes it clear that economic crises will not last forever.
  
  How can we be hopeful? Let’s start moving toward solutions to this situation. I don’t mean waiting for the government to do something. It will be impossible for it to design something effective for every community. Think of what you can do locally to solve this. Can you spare some time with a local job club helping with networking or resume review or job interview practice? Can you give time to a food pantry or shelter? What about your next door neighbor? See if you can do something without expecting a return for your effort.
  
  I bet you will be surprised at how hopeful you become.