Recession… breathing out and breathing in

Recession is defines as “a decline in economic activity in at least two consecutive quarters”. Clearly we all prefer it when we feel the ‘Good Times’ are rollin’ but I find it odd that we are act as if we are surprised to learn that growth isn’t an infinite and constant process. Our economy is a living breathing organism and all living things go through cycles. No one worries that the trees aren’t in leaf all year round; that the leaves drop in autumn. We recognise the rightness and value of each season and whilst we (being British) might moan about the weather, we can enjoy a bright golden autumnal day as much as a beautiful spring one.

If we stop acting scared and just adjusted our activities to those appropriate for this economic ‘season’ there is no reason why anyone should worry. Change is a constant and wears many faces, if she doesn’t smile all the time, then that is ok too because we don’t trust people who walk around with a perpetual smile do we?

May Dame Fortuna smile on your endeavours.

“And you would accept the seasons of your heart just as you have always accepted that seasons pass over your fields and you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.” Kahlil Gibran

“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” William Blake

Tags: Change, economics, recession

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