Wisdom of Insecurity
At this time in America’s uncertain climate, many of us are insecure. I know I spend too much time worrying on many days . . . greatly due to the fact that I’ve been trying to save my home from foreclosure for more than one year. (Lenders DO NOT want to cooperate.)
I started writing this post without seeing any “wisdom in insecurity.”
Years ago, when Alan Watts first wrote that book, I saw value. And as I think about the title now, I can again glimpse the value of insecurity.
It is what is keeping me going, I pray every day, but it is my reasonably well-managed insecurity that causes me to plan and continue forward and not to “rest on my laurels.” It is that insecurity that makes me want to do the best I can for me, family and friends.
To keep that balance, it helps to start each day by thinking of 5-10 things for which you are thankful. I live in Northern California where are are surrounded by natural beauty; if nothing else seems to be going well, all one has to do is stare out the window at San Francisco Bay, watch birds fly by, hike through any number of State Parks, drive or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge into wonderful Sausalito or up to Mt. Tamalpais. Visit Golden Gate Park.
No matter where you live, one doesn’t need money to enjoy family and friends. If you feel alone, go to a church or synagogue. Join a hiking group. Spend some time “tweeting” on Twitter. Start a friend group on Facebook (but be careful what you post; the world can read it!).
Financial Success: Harnessing the Power of Creative Thought
explains how freedom from both economic and emotional insecurity can be achieved in practical, creative, and noncompetitive ways. The approach outlined in this book enables us to find our proper place in the cosmic scheme and to create for ourselves a harmonious environment in which to grow in wealth, wisdom, and happiness.
January 10th, 2010 at 9:44 am
A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. Thanks