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What To Remember When The “Economy” Fails
A few years ago, I attempted to live a year without using money. While I didn’t make it completely, It did make me more aware of how life provides outside of the monetary economy. Now that many other people are forced to do the same, I figured I would offer what I learned from my experience to help those who are acclimating themselves to the situation they are facing. I would like to offer a few helpful hints on realizing the fullness of the wealth of your life when the financial economy fails.
The system I have been developing over the last decade or so is called ABC (Squared) Economics. Essentially, I’ve recognized that each of us participate in the world in four various categories, namely, Artistry, Business, Citizenry, and Community. Each of these roles also resonates with the elements of nature as Water, Air, Earth, and Fire, as our human facets of Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit, and can be recognized throughout various other cultural traditions from scripture to playing cards.
To realize your personal economy, especially when our collective economy is troubled, it is important to realize what you are truly comprised of and how much you have to work with. Whether you find yourself socially distant, unemployed, or just concerned about the future, I suggest you take some time today to be aware of what you actually have going for you. Consider…
