ROLLERCOASTER

I didn't look at the thermometer until Eight this Morning so I don't know how cold it got. It was 16 below zero F then. It supposed to get down to -20 tonight and begin a warm up tomorrow. It will be nice to have normal weather. Normal, according to my Weatherguide Calender, is a high of 23 F and a low of 8 F. That would be great. Of course, we have roller-coaster weather here, so it could easily get much warmer than normal.

Speaking of roller-coasters, look out I think we are on one. Those who cheer on the recent raises in the stock market should be aware that it does not reflect the economy in any way. The wages of the average American have been steadily going down when we fix for inflation. The employment figures are a complete joke because they only count those who are registered. All those who have given up are uncounted. All those who have taken minimum wage jobs at half their usual salary are uncounted. Those who work twelve to sixteen hours a day at minimum wage are ignored. Economic well being for the typical American has decreased since the 1970s. Since then a greater portion of the economic growth has benefited only the very top. The percentage going to the rest of us gets smaller every year and the number at the top who benefit the greatest gets smaller too. It used to be that the top ten percent were getting richer and richer, now the percentage is closing in on one percent.

Those folks who are experts on the 1929 phenomena may be able to make a guess at to what the tipping point is. It is very similar. I don't know, but I feel it in my bones, that the roller coaster is about to head down.

It is not just the economy. It is everything. Michael Wolff's book “Fire and Fury” might be an interesting read. The exerts I have seen do not tickle my BS detector, I suspect it may be relatively valid. I heard during the campaign that Trump did not really want to be president, but was running to further his success with his World businesses, plus he loved the lark of it. After he was elected there were rumors that he regretted winning and wanted to find a way to resign and save face. At some point he decided to stick with it. Since he did not plan to win he was not prepared in anyway for job. The book is bound to create greater turmoil.

I think if we look we will find turmoil everywhere. I believe we are in for a wild ride.

It is a simple decision for us. We need to decide whether we want to be of service to others or indulge only in ourselves out of fear. It is a simple choice, fear keeps us locked into our own egos and keeps us from experiencing the love that surrounds us. Preparing to serve others, opens our hearts and lets us experience the love that is all around us. It brings out our compassion and allows for intimacy.

I don't know how far or when things will come crashing down. Imagine how we can best be of service; giving shelter, offering food, etc. What do we have to give when tragedy strikes?

I as we have mentioned before, love is our reality. The more we can give up our own self-criticism and find the love in our hearts the more we have to give others. We will be able to see how to best help each other.

Every collapse of an old world structure gives us the opportunity to help usher in a new one created by love. We have been creating a World made with Love for thousands of years. We have dreamed of it. We know what paradise is. We have created it with our minds. It is like a house waiting for people to move in. Let us just picture it in our minds. We can. A world where everybody loves each other and looks for ways to be of service. Everyone free to express their gifts. No awareness of lack.

The concept of lack was created by those who were exploiting separation. There is nothing lacking on Mother Earth. She gives us everything in great abundance. The belief in lack has promoted the dark energies e.g. greed, lust for power and money, etc.

A World of Love beckons. Look for it. Dream it into being. It is there.

Happy Friday! Celebrate!

Love and Peace, Gregg