SCARRY TIMES

For many years there have been predictions of great changes for our times; economic, geological, political, demographic, spiritual etc. What is looming on the horizon is a great economic change.

Many people sense or even anticipate a collapse of our economic system. However, the reactions vary greatly. Some, who have been expecting it for along time, eagerly await it as they have been preparing for the creation of a new system and they are confident it can and will be accomplished. Others, are overwhelmed by their compassion for those who will be in fear and great pain of their loss and don't necessarily see that the transition will be short lived. There is great overlap in these two groups; even day to day, one can feel confident and free of fear and the next day paralyzed by it. Then of course there are those that go on without a clue that there is a problem.

It is time to get serious. The M.F. Global collapse is one of many bellwethers that occurred in the last few years. The particular warning about this collapse is: nobodies money is safe; no pension funds; no 401ks; nothing. The big banks knew this was coming for a long time, they are now sucking up everything they can get away with. They can get away with a lot!

Look to your own situation. If you can get your money out - do so. Whether you have investments or not, imagine the turmoil that might occur if your family and friends could suddenly not access their funds {that is what happened in the M. F. Global situation}. Be prepared to help any way you can. I personally don't think all commerce is going to halt; but it will be crippled for awhile. It wouldn't hurt to have some foodstuffs to get you by for a few weeks.

I am one of those who believe this is a necessary change so we can free ourselves to create a new system of commerce. Capitalism has become so corrupt it can no longer be reformed. It is a doomed system that can only lead to corporate fascism.

We have to begin discussions about how we are going to deal with the transition. Universal debt forgiveness is a must. A return to the local production of food and the break up of big agriculture needs to follow. Our transportation system has to be changed completely. Reliance on the automobile needs to end. Creation of communities on the spokes of a wheel of high speed rail {or does it need to be high speed?} We can quit being in a hurry. There are many models out there for a sane functional community. We don't have to reinvent anything. Folks have been thinking about this and preparing for fifty years or more. This situation is not a surprise for many, many people. 

Those who are surprised are going to need reassurance and many will need help with food stuffs etc. I believe there will be an amazing pulling together of folks and it will not be as bad as it seems. Individuals will feel a new sense of sovereignty and independence. You will surprised about who comes forward with new ideas and leadership. This is not a time to be afraid. However, be watchful and alert. Things are going to change rapidly. Eagerly anticipate a saner, more peaceful, more loving world.

Love and Peace,  Gregg