Random Musings

Is life complicated, or are we the ones who complicate it?

If things were always easy, would we appreciate what we have? Or is it the struggle that causes us to reflect upon the journey?

As people struggle with the current economic downturn, unemployment, and financial hardships, we can learn from those around us, as well as those that have gone before us.

This old-time quote has frequently shown up during hard times:

"Fix it up*, wear it out, make it do, or do without!" (Pioneer proverb, also popular during WWII)

As a society, we have become a little too self-indulgent, turning into clones of Veruca Salt ("I Want It Now!"), rather than tempering our decisions (and purchases) to our current realities. (You see this from the government on down to the Average Joe. ) Too often, we confuse "wants" with "needs".

Do things have to get worse before we can start to become more responsible? (I sure hope not.)

* alternately "use it up" or "use it all"