THIS IS ABOUT LIFE, NOT THE BEATLES!

There was a program on TV tonight about the Beatles.

What struck me beyond their music was their success. They began as youngsters with a dream. They ended up becoming everyone's dream.

Their iconic status can be an inspiration for us all. Clearly, they were talented,maybe even creative geniuses in the music field. But it all came together for them at the right time in the right way. I remember seeing them for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were instantly loveable and Paul was,admittedly adorable--probably still seen that way among the older set.

The really cool thing about life is that tomorrow or next month or year may be your "Beatles" bustout. Don't stop. NEVER GIVE UP! Keep on truckin. We never know who's turn is next. So many of their hits fit right here. You fill in the blank__________. How about, "Get Back to Where You Once Belonged?" I chose it because it is playing right now. It applies to many who have sufferred serious hardship as a result of the economy.

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A REALLY SHORT, BUT IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

Have a really good day in every way.

Don't let anyone or anything get you down! Be optomistic and content. Seek peace of mind.

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CULTURAL CONFUSIONS

I read a brief article about Michael Jackson that blamed part of his problems on the culture "we" have created. I don't know about you, but I haven't created a culture--this one or any one for that matter. Perhaps I have tried to create a culture within my family that pretty much encouraged a Protestant ethic of hard work,honorable behavior and frequent travel,the latter perhaps being more a Jewish ethic. I don't exactly know how we got to this point in our history, but I know for sure I didn't bring us here. I doubt you did either.

So there are two questions. One is who creates our cultural norms. The other is what about them influenced MJ in hurtful ways. I will try to offer my answers in future blogs,but I hope the readers will offer their views and comments as well.

As for our culture,like most things it has its positives and its negatives. It has grown in my time in so many ways. While part of me longs for the simpler,user friendly times of the 50's,I do appreciate the comforts of today. These range from not having to use white out to correct my many typos for this blog to medical innovations that would have spared my father's life at 49 to the availability of information. Let's not forget that we went from no vision of racial equality to coming so much closer to it today. To sum it up the Holocaust,in my opinion, could not have reached the magnitude it did in today's tech times. Information, at times overkill and annoying,is the basis for creating democracies,which is really the basis for a civillized culture.

OK. So I know you will start thinking dirty politicans, human greed, reality TV,the pervasiveness of drugs and a host of other toxic pollutant's create a culture of smog.For your own sake and sanity I encourage you not to dwell on those. Rather enjoy the privledges our culture offers, even during tough and challenging times, and feel grateful for what you have. Try, as well, not to buy into the temptations of that glopful smog.

I understand that many have lost much and for that I feel sad and sorry. You still have the power to preserve your dignity while restoring your solvency and I sincerely hope that is what you will do. It is that very grit and determination that our ancestors drew upon to build this great nation. I believe those same potentials still exist within the fabric of our culture. Maintaining ourselves is all about focusing on the positives,drawing strength and motivation from them and realizing how fortunate we are to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.


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HAIR HAS ROOTS

Singing, "Let The Sunshine In" Hair won a 2009 Tony for best musical revival.

When I saw in in the 60's it seemed so relevant as to be a stage production of our lives at that very moment. When I saw it a few months ago my initial reaction was that it was as outdated as I myself feel. Let's face it. When you don't do MySpace, Tweet on Twitter,do FaceBook and have never visited Amazon.com, EBay or UTube it is easy to feel like an antique. I think I once went on Craigs list,but it was by accident!

Be that as it may, when Hair unfolded my mind set reached a higher consciousness. I came in contact with the adage, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Hair is about revolution and a peaceful protest against war.Irag and Viet Nam are really twins on a scale of DUH!! Hair is also about love, acceptance and kindness.

The flower power values of the 60's are as important today as they were back them. As the man accepting the award said, Peace Now, Freedom Now, Equality Now and Justice for All." Some things transcend time and maintain a universal and perpetual relevance. The roots of Hair grow long today. As you can see I changed my mind. That is really what the play is all about.

In so many ways we have progressed since the 60's, but by the same toke(n)we have slipped. It may just be time to let our Hair down,come up for Air,Find Someone to Love,conclude You Got Life and optomistically say, Good Morning Sunshine. Oh, did I mention that we also need to Let The Sunshine In?

PEACE NOW and forever!!!

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ON BEING/BLOGGING RELEVANT

I received an email from a young man whose opinion I value. He said, "I like what you are blogging, but most don't have to do with the economy. If I go to a blog by that name I want practical, economy related answers to our tough times."

I gave this feedback serious thought and then concluded I am a Psychologist, not an Economist or Financial Advisor. My portfolio or lack thereof certainly reflects that. I end each blog sending people back to my inital one-3/17/09- which defines my goals.

Coping is the critical word. Whether it is economic losses, deaths, panic or phobia, divorce, business stresses, medical problems or family strife it is all about healthy vs. unhealthy coping. It is also all about taking better care of YOU!

This is what this blog is about. if you need financial help experts are all around. Chose wisely and carefully. If you can benefit from emotional encouragement, support and a few rays of realistic, optomistic sunshine return to this blog every business day.


PS Thanks B.R. for helping me clarify these issues for you, me and the readers of copewiththeeconomy. Sure hope you get the dog poop off the carpet ASAP.Be well!

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SEER IOUSLY

I have never been very good at predicting the future. I don't think most people are able to do that well.

Who, but a small few, could have predicted the techno revolution that is still in its infancy. Back at IBM in the late 60's, computers took up huge rooms at frigid temperatures. When punch cards gave way to large tape drives--boy-- that was innovation in its finest hour. How many of you have ever seen a tape drive? Raise your hand. At that time who would ever have thought that people could carry a computer aka a telephone around in their shirt pocket or purse?

So much has changed in our life time. So much more will change in the next 10+ years.Amazing things will happen to make our lives,health and minds better. Let us look forward to these marvels with anticipation and excitement.

In the meantime, let's focus on the present(see tomorrows blog). We need to stop lamenting the past as it is over and done with--just like tape drives! We need to stop worrying about the future as it will be good and not so good depending. We need to stay in the here and now and look forward optomistically to "what's coming around the corner." Hopefully, it will be good for you and yours.


Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.
Danny Kaye

Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong actions in
the past.
Tyron Edwards


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YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT’S COMING AROUND THE CORNER

This blog is dedicated to the fine woman who inspired it.



What I really like about life is the title of this blog. Whether I am in the African bush, wandering the streets of the Big Apple or the much quieter spaces of Coral Springs and Jupiter, Florida, I just never know. Same for you, wherever you are.

I will be the first to admit that sometimes what’s coming at us really sucks. OMG it can take you to dark, low and challenging spaces in a flash. But, that is life! Our job is to rise to it and live through it---hopefully.

Other times, however, what comes at us is heaven on earth, pure joy and dynamite in the most positive sense of the term. That is what makes life interesting, exciting and worth living. It is also what enables us to get through difficult times. Life gets better and worse and better again-hopefully!

As Freud taught us years ago, what we need to feel fulfilled is Love and Work. I will add that it really helps if we love our work! Many people are s… out of luck in both areas for the moment. There is no denying these are rough and tumble times.

But good things may be coming around the corner. We can only hope they will come soon. I wish you well.


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HOPE FULLY!

Yesterday’s blog came from a sign that sits in my office that simply says, “HOPE.”

Hope is one of life’s most essential ingredients! Without it there is only sadness, pessimism and a revolving door of self-fulfilling, not so wonderful, prophecies.

With Hope we keep our dreams alive. With it we can set and reset our goals, learning and growing along the way.

HOPE—a simple word really—is a complex set of beliefs about anticipating and enjoying positive outcomes. Ultimately, it is what enables us to believe in ourselves.

Keep believing in you and keep HOPE alive, both in your head and in your heart.


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SANITY MADE SIMPLE…BUT NOT EASY!

Feel proud of all you possess that is pride worthy.
Work hard to resolve /reduce that which causes shame and blame.
Make sure your self-accounting is fair and accurate.
Set goals and work toward them so you can be an effective CEO of your SELF.
Stay busy, active and productive.
Take time for you—exercise, relax and have fun.
Eat and drink reasonably and responsibly.
Be kind to others and giving of your self.
Appreciate and be grateful for what you have.
Maintain hope and sustain optimism, no matter what.
Never, never, never give up!



Bye For Now,

Bill


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