Is all the financial turmoil — not to mention the already-existing political/election and terrorist/war stress — getting to you? We’re all connected to the financial system, and though many people have become complacent again after the bailouts, and because no huge institutions have failed in the last couple of weeks, many experts say the worst is yet to come. So what can you do? Are we facing a depression like the 1930s? How bad will it get? The real question, though, is how can you prepare yourself, financially and emotionally, for what might happen. I’d like to offer my advice, for whatever it’s worth.
First, though I think things could get very bad, the world isn’t going to come to an end. As things get worse, some people WILL say that it’s coming to an end, but when and if you begin to hear that, it will be a signal that things are about to get better. Such comments invariably come when things have gotten as bad as they’re going to get.Second, though it’s tempting to do so, I would avoid finger-pointing and trying to figure out who to blame. Though there are some people who ARE to blame, in other ways this debacle is a universal cultural event, not something caused by mean and greedy people in some smoke-filled back room.
For the entire lifetimes of most people reading this, buying whatever you want, but before you have the money, has been the accepted thing to do. Everyone else seemed to be doing it, and the idea that it might not be the smart thing to do (spend money before you actually have it) just hasn’t occurred to a lot of people.This has resulted in many people ending up in debt, which means you spent tomorrow’s money yesterday. When tomorrow comes, you either have to live on less money, or add MORE debt, which just forestalls the inevitable payback.
To keep the game going, credit markets become more and more leveraged. The bankers did just what they always do, and what the public wanted them to do — they figured out better and better ways to allow people, corporations, and other institutions to buy things before they actually had the money to pay for them. The criteria for who actually had the ability to repay became less and less realistic.
Anyone in the financial industry who didn’t provide this sort of easy credit to people was at a disadvantage, so the game continued until people who had no money were buying houses they couldn’t afford to pay for. No one, though, can live on credit forever, and the chickens are now coming home to roost.
I don’t have a crystal ball, but I think we’re facing a massive and fundamental change in the way money works in this society, and it’s going to involve a period of tough times. So, what can you do?
First, I would suggest focusing on what you can do to improve your own situation, rather than finding someone to blame, as tempting as it might be. People who feel helpless blame others. Don’t be helpless. If you focus on what you can do, you’ll save yourself a lot of frustration and aggravation. If you like to feel angry and frustrated, then by all means blame everyone in sight.
Next, realize that as things become more uncertain — financially, politically, and in other ways — people will begin to feel helpless. They will feel more isolated and separate. When this happens it’s easier to become more self-involved. Instead of thinking only of yourself, become more aware of other people and their needs. Yes, look for your own opportunities, and then help other people see their opportunities — the positives in their own lives. Become a source of inspiration to others.
Crises feed on fear. Help others to look for the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit that exists even in the worst situations. If you do this, others will look to you for leadership, and your own fortunes will improve in ways you can’t even imagine.
In terms of your finances, search for solutions for your customers or your employer. See the other person’s point of view and figure out a way to solve the problems they face. If you do this, your business will thrive while others are failing. If you are an employee, you’ll have a job when others are being laid off.
My next suggestion is to let go of your attachments to things. Instead, emphasize the value of your relationships. Material things are nice, but life is really about love and friendship. If you have these things, and cultivate them, your life will be more meaningful, no matter what the economic conditions.
From a business perspective, focusing on your relationships will strengthen your ability to survive no matter how bad things get. Sincerely think of the other person and his or her needs. In good times it’s easy to succeed and even the worst-run business can at least make some money. In tough times, those who really care about their customers or their employer, and do their best to discover and meet their needs, succeed while others are failing.
If you’ve lost money, or customers, or a job, instead of focusing on what you’ve lost, focus on potential opportunities and what you can do now. Leave the past in the past, whatever it was, and look to what’s next. And, be willing to be flexible enough to change, to do something different.
Who knows? Perhaps your losses are the doorway to some amazing new endeavor or adventure that will change your life for the better — and which might never have happened if those losses you’ve experienced hadn’t happened. Forget about who you were and begin to dream about who you can be.
I’d also encourage you to get rid of “what if?” thinking. Focus on what you want, and what you can do to get it. There’s no value or benefit in worrying about the future. Yes, think of the potential challenges, but only to help you generate plans and solutions that you can take action on now. If there’s something you can’t do anything about, surrender to it, and then move on.
When something dreadful happens — and it might — move immediately to, “Okay, that has happened. What are my options? What can I do now?” Focusing on what has gone wrong has no value. Focusing on what to do next has great value.
You say you don’t have the tools, resources, or help you need to move ahead? Resolve to do the best with whatever is available. Take action anyway. This will give you confidence, and this additional confidence will allow you to find and utilize additional resources — even when it initially seemed like there are none.
Spend time every day — before falling asleep and when you first wake up is an excellent time — thinking about what you have to be grateful for. Gratitude can make you happy, and happy people seem to attract what they need.
Look for ways to help others, especially those who don’t seem to be able to help themselves. Do it without expecting anything in return. Do it just because we’re all in this together. Go the extra mile for your friends, your customers, your employer, and even for total strangers. People so want someone to really care about them. If you do this, you’ll never be alone — and your life will be fulfilling no matter what is happening.
Finally, use your Holosync every day. If you’ve stopped, start again. If you haven’t started yet, get the initial level and get started. With a one-year money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Holosync is one of the most powerful antidotes for stress I’ve ever seen. My years of Holosync use seem to have made me almost completely immune to stress, and it can do the same for you. Those who can more easily handle stressful times move through them more easily, and end up finding the hidden opportunities in them and germinating them into successes.
I also invite you, if you’re a Centerpointe customer, to take advantage of our amazing support staff by calling 503-672-7117 or emailing support@centerpointe.com. I want to know how I — and my staff — can help.
And thanks for being a part of Centerpointe. I appreciate it more than I could ever say. And though we may have never met face to face, I do care about you and what happens to you.
One more thing — a short recommendation. My good friend Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, one of the largest churches of it’s kind in the world, has a new book, Spirtual Liberation — Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential. Reverend Michael was one of the stars of The Secret, and is recognized world-wide as one of the true leaders of the new spirituality movement. I urge you to get a copy of his new book. Here is a short blurb from amazon.com:
“Michael Beckwith teaches that inner spiritual work, not religiosity or dogma, liberates us. He draws on a wide spectrum of ancient wisdom teachers such as Jesus the Christ and Gautama the Buddha; contemporary spiritual luminaries Thich Nhat Hanh, Sri Aurobindo, and the Dalai Lama; and Western contributors to the New Thought tradition of spirituality such as Emanuel Swedenborg, Walter Russell, and Dr. Howard Thurman to create a profound new belief synthesis.”
Just go to www.amazon.com and search for “Spiritual Liberation”.
Be well.
Bill
This one wasn’t what I was expecting next, but it was just right! Thanks bill…
I read your blog and you instantly put the energy back into me. I recently began trying to solidify my faith in God. This post reminds me a lot of what Jesus says in the bible. Some great words of wisdom!
Your timing and message are excellent Bill! Thank you!
I also believe this is a time of great opportunity and quantum leaps of being. Time to soar and enjoy life!
“Life becomes a wonderful experience and the potential for excellence in all areas becomes real.” http://www.freshroots.net
Thanks, Bill…I was at the Unity retreat and hung around an extra day to attend services in the Unity Chapel. What an experience…I was welcomed like the prodigal, touched on the chest by a woman elder who said, “Welcome to the Mother Ship”, and sat through a service that filled me with sunshine for my trip back home. It made me completely forget about the 70% loss in my retirement IRA and got me focused on just what your talking about above…what can I do to be of service to others. What a relief, and what wonderous new optimism!
Bill, I agree completely with what you say, especially about fear and attachment. Today I seem to hear “It’s scary” or “He’s scary” on everyone’s lips, a sign that many people see themselves as helpless. We are never helpless if we simply face what’s “scary” head-on, for that’s when it disolves into opportunity.
As for attachment, when one relaxes one’s grip on the acquisition of things and/or for people or events to be a certain way, life ratchets up to incredile heights of peace, love and joy.
All it takes is conscious living. If we all spent as much time being the watchdogs of our thoughts and emotions as we do watching and reacting to what’s going on outside of us, we’d be so much more productive and happy.
Your column was great, Bill.
Hi Bill,
I’m glad we did have the opportunity to meet face to face.. the influence that you and Katie has had on my life, and continue to have.. I will not forget…
As for finger pointing; I think it’s ALL your fault =) All jokes aside, best of luck and cheers =)
Happy Halloween.
- Julius
Bill, I think this post was very timely. I suspect that many people are feeling paralyzed by fear at this time and they have forgotten that they have control over that feeling. I especially appreciate your comments about using this time to help others and to be grateful. Both are ways that you will significantly alter your own mental and emotional state. In the case of helping others you get two for the price of one!
I strongly urge anyone who had given up on their Holosync to re-engage in the process. In my recent post about where I’m at after 5 months with the program, I address my own stops and starts and why I’m sticking with it!
http://melissathinksoutloud.com/2008/10/31/holosync-update/
Thank you for the amazing Holosync program and thank you for taking the time to write this very honest post. I believe your words will help many people struggling with fear.
Hi Bill, I may be going on a bit here, but hang on….just wanted to share how things on the outside can seem so falling apart and how Holosync has helped.
My husband is once again has been seeking employment for the past 10 months. There is no income coming in as he was doing the only work he could find, contract work. This due to all the jobs moving overseas.
I’ve needed special living conditions for health reasons for over 20 years. We were hoping to build a house as that was the only way those needs could be met. That dream went away 5 years ago. We finally had enough money to buy our first home (we are in our early 50’s). We were hoping to find something we could retrofit a bit to help meet some of my needs.
We have done everything ‘right’, not in debt, making no large purchases, car to over 300,000 miles, etc..
I was aghast when this recent ‘crises’ happened with the economy.
However, we never got angry or in the blame game. I know the country needs to change and hope this will do it.
My husband and i, do have our individual times, which are a bit more frequent as time goes by, However, we are doing still, remarkably well, considering. i asked my husband if it was do to Holosync, he said, ‘yes’.
For the most part, I am not too much ‘in the story’, consciously at least.
Unconsciously, it is however there, in recent weeks, as I feel my nervous system fried at times.
i know this incredible fear that comes up does not have its roots in money, though it has triggered it. It has its roots in not feeling safe on a very deep level. Love to really work that one out! working on witnessing it when i can get some distance…..It comes and goes….an opportunity.
i am so very grateful we have the savings we do that would have gone toward buying a house, to live off of.
On a couple of occasions, i felt hopeless, depressed. At first ‘old ways’ kicked in,..in trying to cope……which never work…… but I eventually was able to witness and shift happened immediately and those ended up being great days, better than usual. Mind you, it took days to finally be able to witness and i still have challenges, but what a remarkable thing it is!!!
I will also say, that last spring, i was coming into a wonderfully relaxed place, , due to Holosync. Environmental challenges ended that. I got angry at first, and eventually surrendered. If I hadn’t, the stress, the non acceptance of what was, would have worsened my condition even more. i even injured my foot this summer and did not blink at the injury, ever. This, absolutey due to Holosync.
Thank You and Very Best, Lynn
Thank you, I have been using Holosync for over 2 yrs now. It is amazing how the stress just recedes and I can think clearly again after one session. I also recommend it.
I live in Greece and I keep getting approached about my opinion of the election and the economy. You may not realize it but Europe watches the US for signs of their own future.
I used to live in Orlando, Fl. When I moved there in 1975, there was a big billboard on the main street. It said, ‘The entire country is in a recession, we refuse to participate’. I have always loved that and have taken it as my motto.
I refuse to listen to the news or read the newspaper. To tell the truth I hear more about it from my spiritually aware newsletters than from any other source. I teach English, private, not big bucks, but last night I looked in my handbag and had a wad of money. I just counted it, it was 539 euros. I don’t know how I accumulated so much, better get to the bank. I guess I just refuse to be a part of the recession. And, by the way, my phone is still ringing asking me for lessons. I just don’t have the time.
Bill, you are a blessing and probably the best ‘explainer’ I’ve ever heard. I thank the Universe the day I found you and Holosync. (Not a paid advert)
Kathleen
Greece
Very timely and helpful advice…thanks Bill!!! It’s amazing to me, how, after a half hour, or an hour w/ holosync CDs…the “knotted up” feelings of fear and anxiety are gone…or at least, much more in perspective. I always seem to effortlessly take the action needed regarding whatever the stressor! Your technology and your TEACHING have changed my life for the better…thank you again.
Bill,
I very much enjoyed your post. If there is one thing I would want to highlight for everyone reading it, Don’t panic and Don’t allow yourself to live in fear!
The fear will blind you from all the opportunity around you and it will also blind you from the people around you that need your help. For as bad as you may think you have it, someone has it worse.
Stop listening to the constant bombardment of the news stories that are reporting that the sky is falling, turn it off, clear your head. (Holosync is a great way to help that.) Remember, the money hasn’t really gone anywhere, people will however out of fear start to hoard it. These same people though will always require goods and services. However now they will be looking to spend it on things of more value. Look for ways to bring value and you will bring that money towards you.
In many ways, this tough time will strengthen many people and cause the reduction of waste in many areas, high fuel prices = having to cut back on consumption which was causing harmful emissions and forces us to explore new cleaner energy strategies. Less extra money = looking at what we are spending it on, now maybe we will stop buying so much frivolous junk, most of which was disposable and is polluting our environment. Our quest for cheap goods in many cases causes unsavory business people to lower quality standards on items and food, causing sickness and deaths.
Things are changing rapidly in the way we are doing business, finding employment and living our lives in general. Find ways to swim with the tide instead of against it. Help others to look at things in the same light. The more people who start to shed their fear, the more people that look to adding value to others and to helping others, the faster we will get through all this. Don’t bury your head in the sand and most importantly never ever give up.
“In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the Learned, find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” -Eric Hoffer.
Remember, even in times of recession and depression, many get wealthy. Study those who did and you will see that they looked to the opportunities around them, looked to the future, learned what they needed to do and most importantly…..Took The Action they needed to do it and didn’t listen to the nay sayers.
“Those who dare…..Win.”
Larry aka The Traffic Ticket Guru
http://www.trafficticketguru.com
Thanks a lot! it would support many souls to see light.
Fear and attachment do I agree create a stupifying paralysis of the will and we can become victims. As I see it our circumstances and the situation we are in cannot make us victims, we do that all by ourselves with our thinking. Our feelingstoo lead us astray as our conditioning has often taught us not only to think a certain way but to feel a certain way too.
If our peace and security depends on anything external to us then we have given ourselves away and made ourselves slaves to outside forces, which is no help to us or anyone else. Our attachment to things whaterver they may be, perhaps money, relationships, other peoples opinions and thinking, the list is endless and is a source of sorrow.
There are always opportunities in any situation even the worst you can imagine, and how do we know that this might not be just what we need in order to wake up and grow beyond where our individual and collective mindset has us imprisoned.
It would seem our dreams are turning into nightmares, at least for some people they are, but one of the greats in history always wished us the best by sayinbg `Have a good nightmare` because he trulyknow the value of nightmares.
LOVE Jane
Bill,
I started Holosync a year ago. I am glad I meditated for years on and off because it kept a spark for the concept. Holosync has ignited that spark and I am happier than I have ever been in my life. Thank you for that.
I have been awaiting this blog as you mentioned you would be communicating.
I agree on all points. Especially, gratitude and going forward not to the past.
As a psychtherapist I see blame of self and/or others to be the barb people can get caught on and what a low frequency emotion to be stuck to.
These are exciting times.
Blessings
pamela
Hey Bill,
I’ve enjoyed reading your last blog and from my own experience can say that you are absolutly right about keeping the positive attitude and going an extra mile for our customers.
I have my own business and when all this talk of scarry times coming started, I compleatly stopped listening to the news. I don’t buy newspapers and I never talk about economical or political situation with anyone. I can honestly say that I don’t know much about what is happening.I keep listening to Holosync every day and I started listening to Sonic Access for “success” which is also with Holosync, from Learning Strategies Corporation. As a result my business is doing great and my season hasn’t even started yet. I make jewelry for living, which is not exactly neccecery item-more of a luxury and I still do very well.
Many times, when I would do the art and craft shows, I would be the only one out of 50 or so artists to do well. I keep giving small gifts to my customers and it seems to be working.
So, thank you for Hosync, my life has truly changed in the last 3 years since I started using it and thank you for the great recomendations.There are some amazing people out there that are doing amazing things and because I have so much faith in your program, I take those recomendations seriously. I’ve tried few of them with a lot of success. All the best. Dragana
Bill, What a inspiring post, I believe we all need a uplifting reminder now and then just to keep us on track. change can be scary but there is still an infinite amount of good and beauty in the world around us, we have to take a moment to see it or to extend a hand to help someone else see it. these posts and holosync are a real blessing. thanks for going the extra mile
Mr. Harris,
You never cease to amaze me! Your insight, understanding, logic and just plain old fashioned kindness are a bright light on a moonless night. I have to share with you that holosync has been a saving grace to me.
I work in a very busy kitchen where both temparature and tension run high many times. People are really taken by the calmness I display. I am many times busier than others, getting more work done and thinking one step ahead of everyone else, (Which relieves a lot of their stress also!) and perrforming smoothly. I not only multi-task but glide to each task gracefully. Customers and bosses alike brighten when they see me! I dance with the ladies when I go into work and recieve more than my share of warm hugs.
Your article assured me that I was on the right track.
Bill
You don’t really say anything in this blog which you have not told us before but it is inspiring to have it all put together and reiterared in such a succinct and timely fashion.
Thank you. Your email reminder to read the blog has made my day.
An exceptional summary of the events of our times. Your insights on ways in which we can shift our thinking by adjusting our points of view are words which offer empowerment, freedom, and stability. Thank you.
Bill, this post was very timely. My colleague and myself have been preparing a telecourse on “Take Charge of Your Thinking and Emotions: Move from Chaos to Clarity” which we have been creating to help people learn how to take strategic action in these tough times. We just started sending out the notice. Your thoughts are very consistent with our approach and your message reaffirms what we are trying to create. I hope, pray, and believe that if people actually wrap their head around this new way of thinking that they can can actually begin to reconstruct the Kingdom on earth.
Thanks for this blog. I have been working on a project for a little over a year which is on the verge of fruition and have been following the mindset you speak of in this blog. It is quite gratifying to have this mindset validated from another as an effective way of living. By the way, though I am a behind in my level advancement, as I have been using the Purification Level 1 for about two years, I still feel that I am getting a lot out of this level. This may be because of my insistence on going a little faster than the schedule previously, but I consider Holosync to be a key factor in my ability to live a fulfilling life regardless of external events. Thank you very much, Jim
Thank You so much. Your post reinforces my own belief, that we are better off when we can look what those around us need, too. It’s bound to give you a good reason to be grateful for what you have, material or otherwise.
I’ve been trying to help a friend out with financial troubles and the emotional slap of divorce. Being in it with her, so to speak, makes me see my own situation much better, even though I thought it’s worse than it ever was. Both of us gain and will come out better on the other end of this.
The only sad thing is that I can’t convince her to get inyo holosynch.I think It helps me tremendously. Verena
You hit it out of the park with your comments Bill! Thank you!
Hi Bill,
Wonderful blog. Iwas just recently directed to Holosync from a friend. I had just recently quit my job which was originally brought to me to eradicate my personal debt, which I have succeeded in doing. GREAT FREEDOM. Now I look forward to what the Ancient One, Stillness, God is revealing to me as I journey on facing my “fears” of where provision really comes from and what prosperity truly is and what I can do to bring about change in myself and assist others who have yet to realize just how great they truly are, being made in the “likeness” of I AM. I have asked and i am receiving.
What an awesome journey through this time-space continuum.
Blessings and much love to all,
Petey
Oops, I have to make some corrections and hope the moderator will correct my bad English…..
Hi Bill,
Reading your blog I think you already know what’s coming.
This is it and it is now!
The majority of politicians and financial people strongly BELIEVE in the current financial system and RESIST against what is happening.
There you go…around the globe every mistake you taught me the past few years about attachment, resistance and believe is made.
The financial system is either going to stop or evolve into a totally new system and I think we will experience the latter.
Here’s my challenge:
I think tough times are coming for all of us. If I want to survive I have to let go of what was, focus on what I want and try to let go of my attachments to all my current material possessions.
The life principle integration process course will help me get through to this.
Michael
Hey Bill!
That was a great post as always, Bill – thank you!
I wanted to add a small point from my own experience of bad times, You said:
“When something dreadful happens — and it might — move immediately to, “Okay, that has happened. What are my options? What can I do now?” Focusing on what has gone wrong has no value. Focusing on what to do next has great value.”
I would suggest that there is always some value in focusing on what has happened – but only if it is to try to understand why it happened and to establish what can be learned from the experience.
Live a wonderful day,
Nick
Great post Bill,
BRIEF AND TO THE POINT…
We do need a crisis once in a while to clear up the air and come back to earth, and that’s when we become more resourcefull.
Just like you say, look around there’s always some one you can help.
Thanks for holosync.
Chantal
Bill Harris, you are truly a messenger of Hope and Optimism. Your sense of timing is uncanny. I find lately when faced with uncertainty I look for ways that I can be in service to Spirit. I am a visual artist and am blessed to have work that not only connects me with the Creative Source within , but also is a conduit to share that Light of Joy with others. Thank You for your timely post.
It was also a gentle but long overdue reminder for me to move to the next level of my Holosync practice. Bless You.
Thanks for this thought provoking post Bill,
Many probably don’t know this, but you are the original “guru” of internet marketing, one who figured out early on how to move from the ranks of direct mail right onto the world wide web.
I’ve followed you and your ground breaking work for many years as it was my pleasure to work with the late Dr. Robert Monroe attempting to perfect his original hemi-sync technology. You definitely exploded the concept of using audio frequencies to meld the mind into a drivable machine. Kudos for all you’ve done.
This latest post has really hit home with me as i’ve been one to embrace the unfortunate aspects of spending in anticipation of earning and am now suffering the consequences.
And your suggestion to get back to basics with Holosync has me already writing an email to your staff in an effort to replace my original disc which unfortunately was stolen along with my luggage more than a year ago while travelling.
May the blessings of the universe carry you to greater heights,
As always, be yourself …
BoB
Thank you for taking the time to write this. It is important to continue to reinforce what we CAN do something about. Remembering to be grateful is one of the most powerful and fulfilling tools, as well as remembering to get outside ourselves and help others. Thank you for the reminders. And thank you again for the creation of Holosynch. I look forward to using it every day. It is truly a blessing in my life.
Sincerely,
Kathleen
Bill,
Thank you once again. I always look forward to reading your blogs. I’ve been a Holosync customer for over a year now. I think the mindset you describe of “OK, that’s happened, now what are my options” is the best way to make the most of life and it’s ups and downs. And of course gratitude and service are the time-tested cures for all things stressful.
A while back, I started using a quick eight word mantra or prayer that helps me keep my attention focused on being grateful for whatever is infront of me in the present moment. I just take a deep breath and say:
“Thank You Father, that I Am Here Now.”
There’s a lot of meaning to me in those eight words and I think it goes along well with what you’ve written about in this post which is really just a practical application of all your writings and teachings. Inspired by you and others like you, I recently decided to start writing my own blog (www.1trueyou.com) to help others within my realm of influence scrape away the mind webs that keep us from being less than we truly are.
Thanks for all you have already done and continue to do to make the world better by teaching people to make themselves better.
Althought it (financial situation) not seems so bad from here finland (we had our own total financial collaps 15 years ago), I fully agree with Bill. I have had several own experiences what means “you have to loose everything that you can have everything”. Paradox, but so true in life of human being. And I mean “human being”, not “Heikki”. Yes, “Heikki” is my name, but its not who I am.
Holosync is in my daily life, and it will going to be until to the “great, magnificent end”.
Money (also) is a very good tool, but very bad master.
Bill,
I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night with fear about the up-coming election and what the economic uncertainty has and will mean for my wife and children.
What you said is, perhaps, the best advice I’ve heard from any “pundit” or “talking head.”
Your words are obviously the product of what you have been able to achieve through Holosync, and more than anything else to date, this has encouraged me to stick with my daily meditation and trust the process.
Sincerely,
Mark F
I think that Bill is right and the american society and culture need to change and will change in many ways . I think that all will have to start with a change in that “instant gratification, instant comfort , whine until I get what I want ” mentality that so many people have( and have had for the last couple of generations) in this country.
The mentality of buying a lot of stuff we dont need in order to feel better , in order to fit in , in order to impress our friends and neigbors . I am in Real Estate and I have seen how people no matter their income always buy a house a little bigger than they can really afford a car a little better than they can afford etc.
Also many people buy and have a LOT of stuff they dont really use or used once and then end up in the garage or the storage.
I think that big companies are responsible also because they bombard people with commercials specially on tv using a lot of psicological techniques in order to make people feel inadequate if they dont buy their products or services.They use sex , women etc in order to manipulate people to buy their stuff , ( buy this particular car , cologne , shaving cream etc etc and you can be sexy and attract this women )
I also believe that although the economy is really bad people are making to big of a deal about it. I think it might get worst , but right now from my perspective this is not such a big deal , people that like me has come from 3rd world countries could tell what Bad really is. Many people have lost their houses and jobs , but most people in the US at least can get a worst job and rent a worst place and eat everyday. ( I dont mean that people should feel guilty or not try to do their best to improve their personal situation the best they can.)
Finally I believe that people are making to big of a deal about this “terrorist thing” How many people have died after sept 11 ?? or even in sept 11 ? compare that to the millions yes millions of civilians not terrorist but civilians killed in Iraq and afgnistan and then think who should be really afraid ??
Carlos
Bill,
As usual your words resonate truth and insight.
I started using Holosync in August of 2007. Up until that time I lived from paycheck to paycheck (and they weren’t all that small) and constantly feared losing my job, my house, my wife…everything. I stlll live paycheck to paycheck although I’m moving closer to being free of that sitiuation. But, I have let go of all pain that comes with the fear of losing it. In fact, everyday I feel more and more grateful for things as they are and have NEVER been happier or more at peace in my life.
To be honest, when I hear friends and associates talking about the “economic disaster” we are all facing, my immediate thought is “What the heck are you talking about? Things have never been better!”. In the old days I would want to get on my soap box and pontificate on how to overcome these difficult times and “see the light” of how I do things.
Now, I’m here for those who might notice that I approach things differently than I ever have and ask me how that came about. I’ve also instigated a few other subtle ways of placing some stepping stones on the pathway. Some people may step upon them and others my skip over them. I have hopes that I can help whenever possible.
All of this is a long-winded way of strongly reinforcing the use of Holosync as a “powerful antidote to stress”. It has created what I call a “miracle” in my life. Anyone who uses Holosync in addition to following your other advice will also be able to say “Economic collapse? What the heck are you talking about? Things have NEVER been better!”
I am amazed to find that I seem to be actually welcoming this ‘breakdown’ or ‘chaos’ or whatever label you care to give it. It’s been a long time coming and perhaps now we can move forward to a new order – also manmade, but hopefully with more awareness….the next evolutionary step…Thanks for being a beacon of light and leadership in these times of change. As always your words are a great help…you are inspirational and encouraging Bill!!!
Bill,
First I want to say, as 6 month devoted user of Holosync, as a result of your program, I now have a completely different attitude about the future that is deeply positive. I no longer live in such a deep fear state. Thank you for this change in my life and all of your followup materials which really indicates you do care!
Many of my close freinds are asking each other “what do we do now” and I am begining to see connection to my inner self and the ultimate wisdom that resides within for that answer. I am focusing on intuition and peace to guide me through these “interesting” times.
Bill,
I feel, not hear, you loud and clear. My family and I have been on a perilous journey over the last 5 years. One Hardship after another in rapid succession. Loss has taught me what fortune could never impart. When I think of the misfortune that has come my way, I am convinced that it is proportionate to what is coming in our future.
Don’t get me wrong, it took a long, long time to get to this frame of heart and mind, but again my current attitude is one of the fruits of loss. It is what allows me to be at peace and even the voice of reason when everyone around me is running around like headless chickens.
Thank you Bill for the confirmation. You can never have to many of those.
Warm Regards,
Robin
A massive and fundamental change in the way money works in our society is exactly what we need. British author Michael Rowbotham – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rowbotham – explains the real underlying reasons why our financial system doesn’t work in his book “The Grip of Death: A Study of Modern Money, Debt Slavery and Destructive Economics”. In my view, an understanding of this material will naturally lead one to the conclusion that the current crisis really isn’t anyone’s fault, but that as a society we need to get together and create a new system that will truly serve our needs. I hope that in the fullness of time this financial crisis will prove to be a catalyst for positive and productive changes. Best wishes to all!
Steve
P.S. I have been using Holosync for two years and highly recommend it.
Bill,
Very sage advice as always. With so much fear and confusion running rampant we are fortunate to have clear minds such as yours voicing wisdom. Surely anyone following your guidelines for dealing with these uncertain times will come through them not only unscathed, but even better off than before. Thank you.
This is kind of an aside really, but in regard to the economics of the situation I have a couple of comments. There is no doubt that the misuse of credit was a prime cause of the financial meltdown. However, in regard borrowing and loans in general, like anything it has two sides. Credit and borrowing are not the problems, overuse and misuse are. Kind of like food is not the cause of obesity, overeating and unhealthy eating are.
An example of the very helpful side of credit is the work of organizations like FINCA and other microfinance groups. They are using very small loans to help hundreds of thousands of the world’s poorest people establish and/or expand small businesses and thereby work their way out of poverty. Countless lives have been and still are being improved by these programs. Of course there are countless examples of using credit for business success at all levels. There is nothing wrong with the wise use of credit and it will remain a fixture of our business and personal worlds. No doubt you are aware of this, but I felt a need to expound a bit.
And no, I’m not a banker
Steve W.
FROM BILL: The original use of credit is to create capital (this is the original and real meaning of “capitalism”). You have an asset–some property, your labor, an idea, an income stream. You borrow money using it as collateral–you “capitalize” the asset. Then you use that money to purchase something that creates additional wealth–a business or something that creates enough wealth to pay for the loan and make an additional amount of money. Paying for consumer goods–goods that depreciate and do not create wealth or income–is the root cause of this financial crisis.
Hi Bill,
I am truly blessed to have met you face to face.
and the influence you have had in my life, and i know you
will continue to have i left the retreat so much lighter
and better understanding of myself and others i will be
forever grateful ..to you and your staff who were
amazing .. holosync has saved my life..
Mary
Australia
Hi Bill,
Thanks for your advise and suggestions towords this difficult time.
In a situation like this where fear, stress, identification or attatchment with things are the order of the day, I find myself weak, hopeless and lost.
After reading your blog, I was able to pick up myself. However, such is life, ups and down. I remembered every situation will come to pass and another will come.
Thank you again for alerting us where we have falling.
From Nzeribe
Thanks Bill, this was very helpful. We are all interconnected as humans and what we do affects each other, our environment and ultimately the cosmos. But we are only a small part of that interconnectedness and often the collective actions of many individuals leads to unpleasant outcomes such as we are experiencing now. Our inability to control things such as markets and the business cycle or even natural disasters can lead to a certain learned helplessness that can result in depression. Fortunately there are many aspects of our lives we can control. We can continue to invest with patience and diligence and this usually leads to success over a period of time. Similar investment in our relationships leads to riches that transcend anything financial. We can take small actions that bring us joy. We can bake a pie, look at the moon and stars or gaze on a flower without thinking. The beauty of such a moment trumps any worry that somehow these painful times will persist.
Hi Bill,
If everyone thoght a second great depression would come soon then it would. It’s an example of how our mind creates reality. If everyone thought the worst was over and good times would come soon, they would put their money into investment, creating better economic times.
How much of it do you think is actually caused by fear and negative thinking.
Aloha Bill!
Mahalo for the focus. I agree totally! I trust in the cycles of life and was thrilled to hear your words of wisdom. We can all be here for each other at some point in time and the web has provided us with an even bigger community tp be involved with.
I am reminded of rock climbing as we reach out to each other…some of us pulling a fellow up and some of us being pulled up only to return the favor when reaching secure footing once again.
This is where we make a difference.
Be well Bill and again Mahalo for all your love!
Gina
Bill, where’s the podcast for this? I’m not great at reading, but I love listening to your posts on iTunes. I look forward to each new one. Please do a podcast for this!
Your words express the thoughts that have been going through my mind. I have been trying to share these viewpoints with others, but people don’t get it, or choose not get it. They want to blame it on someone else, or want someone else to fix it. I would like to share this blog with others and let them read it for themselves. How encouraging! The Holosync and courses I have been doing over the last year have really strengthened me through all these hardships, and I KNOW they have been helpful, as my thoughts and actions have directly coinsided with your words.
I’ve been grateful for someone else taking the time to share Centerpointe with me.
Thank you for your message; it came at just the right time. It brought me back to focusing on what I should be doing. This is the best program anyone could ask for. I enjoy reading (sometimes) listening to your blogs and never bothered to respond. Thank you for your messages, all of them!
Finally a “readably” short post! Whew…
Bill,
Thanks for your post. Have you ever thought of organizing Holosync users groups, where people living in the same area using Holosync and participating in your programs can meet each other? This might create a framework where people can network and support in other in their endeavors.
Thanks so much.
Helen