The Goods of a Recession

All I hear around me is how bad things are with the economy. With all of the unemployment and families losing their homes. In these times you may be asking why I would write about the goods of a recession. To answer that question I would like you to dig deep and tell me how you actually feel during these times.

Today my employer gave me a gift that made me realize how important the little things are. This gift was a coffee mug with a pack of hot cocoa and a candy cane. This gift made me realize that the little things in life are what matter. I will take this home and my children will greet me and be so very excited that daddy has a candy cane. That very smile and instant of joy is what matters. Not my net worth, the car I drive, or the gadgets I have. All of these things are worthless.

This recession has made me want to help others in need more than ever. Do I have much to give monetarily, of course not. But what if I gave a candy cane to others and they took it home to watch their children smile. That smile would spread to every family in need. Let us all take this time to sit back and realize that the important things in life are not what money can buy. Reach out and share kindness to those in need. You can't buy that.

Merry Christmas All,
--Sloan