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Okay, so I'm sure that most of us are feeling that economic pinch, and if we are fortunate enough to be shrouded from its effects, I'm sure you know someone who is feeling it.
Here are a few ways I've been adjusting:
--> I'm using my car less and using public transportation more, which slows the wear and tear, thus allowing me to reap some savings.
--> My friends and I are dining at each others' homes more often, instead of eating out.
--> Instead of purchasing an entire CD of my favorite artists, I simply purchase a few singles from itunes.
--> For everyday groceries, particularly for fruit, veggies and cut flowers, farmers' and flea markets have become my friends. Lol.
I know that as Black, gay men, we are creative and innovative; so, what are all of you doing to weather this economic storm?
Here are a few ways I've been adjusting:
--> I'm using my car less and using public transportation more, which slows the wear and tear, thus allowing me to reap some savings.
--> My friends and I are dining at each others' homes more often, instead of eating out.
--> Instead of purchasing an entire CD of my favorite artists, I simply purchase a few singles from itunes.
--> For everyday groceries, particularly for fruit, veggies and cut flowers, farmers' and flea markets have become my friends. Lol.
I know that as Black, gay men, we are creative and innovative; so, what are all of you doing to weather this economic storm?
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 3:32 PMThis may sound a little too whoo-whoo for most of you but this is my take and outlook on the whole Economic stream:
www.youtube.com/watch
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 8:16 PMInteresting take, Terry. I really don't buy that whole vibration stuff, but I do agree with her on the whole outlook on where our economy comes from. What I gleaned from her thoughts is something that I've always believed and that is that the tools that we need to succeed are already here on THIS planet. I don't believe that they exist in a god or in some far a way place. We already possess them, and those which we do not have within ourselves can be found in others we come in contact with. We just have to become more self-actualized.
Thanks for the post. So, does this means that you're one of those who aren't feeling the pinch? ;) -
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 9:15 PM>>>>>>>Thanks for the post. So, does this means that you're one of those who aren't feeling the pinch? ;) <<<<<<<
:-) After listening to her speak on the economy and many other deens of thought -- that I find fascinating -- No....I'm not feeling the pinch of the [so called] bad ecomony but am enjoying the experience of an improved personal economy:-))))))
And true, like I said, the video may be a bit whoo-whoo for most people but for those that the content resonate with, then I sure they will vibrate with the message. I strongly believe that everything is energy and that's all we are in bodies of energy. I believe that whatever someone puts in the mind of a small child like: you're black, and you're have a hard time in life; life will be hard for you because you are black; you will have to do harder because you are black; don't expect to get to far in this world because you are black; I can't stand black people; ah ni**er ain't sh#t; etc, ect, ect. --- can, and does have an impact on how that child will view him/her self and the world. That's when the 'chip' is placed on the shoulder, and the pissed-off attitude will do the rest.
What's so said about those things I've mentioned [above] is that, these are words told to young black minds from mature black adults, coming from what they believe to be, reality.
It becomes a self fullfilling prophecy and we wonder why many Af-Am do have a hard time growing up. Tell a child he/she is brilliant and stand back and witness that brilliance come through, regardless of any racial adversity they 'might' encounter growing up. But telling a young mind they are brilliant and they can succeed at anything, always aligne that mind with people (of all races) to make sure that brilliance vibrates.
But all is not to late for the mature person who starts on a journey of clearing up and cleaning out all the negative things said and told to him/her from others. Anyone can change at the drop of the dime.
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 4:58 PMI do understand the whole concept of being positive. I am a positive and optimistic person, myself. However, I don't think parents deliberately tell their children certain things because they want to see them fail, necessarily. Most parents think they are preparing their children for the harsh realities of life by giving them a "heads-up", as it were. In other words, I don't think it comes from a nefarious place. You're right, though, that many times it ends up hurting more than it does helping.
Then again, I can't say much about child raring because I am not a parent. However, my parents weren't overly vocal about how much they loved us or were supportive of us, but they definitely showed us by working hard everyday, putting a roof over our heads and providing us with food and the common childhood comforts of home. I never heard my mom or dad complain. They just did what they had to do. Frankly, I think most American parents "over-raise" their children, turning them into whiny, self-absorbed adults. This is particularly true of those who are parents of the so-called "millenials".
I am feeling the economic pinch, but I'm a positive person, so I know that I'll be alright, and sometimes getting by with less (material things) is a good thing. : ) -
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 2:02 PMSounds like you parents turn you into a well-rounded-person Roger. And I agree with too much material stuff. Me I'm a minimalist, which means, when It's time for me to move or make a move to a new location, I have very few material things to hold me back. Makes being attached to 'things' a lot less hindering to change.
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Re: How Are You Weathering the Economic Storm?
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 3:27 PMThanks, Terry. Thanks to my older brothers as well. I'm the youngest of four boys, so they were also instrumental in raising me.
I'm attached to things, I must admit. Lol. But that's because I save for forever to purchase them and I take very good care of them. My mantra is always save for big-ticket items, because in nine cases out of ten, by the time you come up with the full amount, you realize you no longer need them. Lol
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