We are continually faced with depressing predictions that the crisis worsens. That can be felt in all areas and we let ourselves easily swept away by the fear and despair. We forget that the crisis part of life, for without crisis, there will be no renewal. Who lost his job is indeed in deep crisis, but often it is an opportunity to have an eye for other options.
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What brings us 2012?
by Paul de Blot 1 January 2012 permalink
The reports do not bode well for 2012, a serious crisis. It's about how we see it. The economy is bad, but when I see how the focus on charities is growing and there are good things happening, like the awareness of sustainability and spirituality over the image differently. Someone with thirst, that half glass of water, moisture can react with disappointment, "but a half full glass", or gratitude, "luckily a half-full glass".
Cutback - a source of panic
by Paul de Blot 1 October 2011 permalink
There is panic in all keys to hear because of the economy. Throughout Europe they know not to handle the situation. It's as if the savings is about life and death. From a financial standpoint, this can be true and the situation appears hopeless indeed. Substantively because there is no clear view. The physical world is by definition focused on growth and disintegration. Life and death. Not control. As a chaotic process.
Europe in crisis
by Paul de Blot 1 August 2011 permalink
The headlines are full of the European crisis. Many banks do not meet the requirements to meet the stress test. They have enough money on hand in times of need. That makes Europe sick, sick, when the posts. Yet the one-sided messages. Economically, Europe is sick, but economy is always sick when applied unilaterally. Unilateral application or focus on something can cause illness. To unilaterally take food to you, always make people sick. Discipline-sided, with no room for freedom, is a family illness.
Uncertainty
by Paul de Blot 15 July 2011 permalink
The cuts proposed by the present government are radically introduced. The consequences are as radical, because no one has more about security. No one has guaranteed their jobs or they can retain, or they can cover costs and earn a living may provide.
The Greek trauma
by Paul de Blot 1 July 2011 permalink
The economic drama that ended up in Greece for some time, remains a hot topic in the media. Very different groups mingle in the debate, though often not aware what exactly is going on. There is talk about the bankruptcy of a nation, if it were a profit-oriented or not holding. A people can never go bankrupt.
Remembrance Day and Liberation
by Paul de Blot 16 May 2011 permalink
We commemorated the dead on May 4 and May 5 is celebrated liberation. Given the exuberance with which liberation was celebrated this day proved to be no mere formality. The commemoration was slightly harder but still has many deeply. We remembered our dead, often including our loved ones. We are grateful to our freedom because we also owe them. Partly thanks to their sacrifice we are now enjoying our prosperity. We remember the people who have done something great their idealism, often without the necessary resources. Therefore it is good to go deeper into this.
Setbacks for setback. Where does it go?
by Paul de Blot 3 May 2011 permalink
Flooding in several countries, followed by a tsunami earthquakes, radiation leaks from nuclear reactors destroyed, unrest in the Middle East, tribal conflict in Africa, it does not stop with major events ...
Salvation of the world in need through a network of
by Paul de Blot 1 April 2011 permalink
If we follow the news in recent months, everything on fire and we have no effective extinguishers. It is as if we no longer hold our schedule to find.
Our policy panic
by Paul de Blot 15 March 2011 permalink
We are constantly lately deeply shaken by dramatic events, political chaos, the financial crisis. The unrest in the Arab world, the capture of our airmen, the tsunami in Japan. We are both global and local levels so shaken that a well-developed planning impossible. Such dramatic events and changes are not rational to understand and then we shoot easily panicked policy. Panic and fear are the main causes of primary and possibly to wrong decisions.
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