Donna Clayton Lloyd

What a thought provoking article that, to me, is right on the mark. The most important "RECOVERY" going on now is within each individual American as we re-adjust our value systems, face our greed, realize how induced we had become to such immediate gratification-the "we ALL deserve whatever we want RIGHT NOW" mentality. We've been "pimped" into a never ending demand for more STUFF--bigger, better STUFF which includes outlandish homes. So-- the economy would flow --- We now must maintain two jobs per household, with little down time to even enjoy what we have, just to make basic ends meet because we have so expanded the definition and expectation of basic. From welfare- for those genuinely in need, to welfare for those taking a free ride, to corporate welfare rewarding some with more than a reasonable share-- we have really created a monstrous system that only feeds the monsters of dissatisfaction and competitiveness within and between us. We wait for jobs as if we are due them--- someone hand me one. When will the tenacious creativity and determined spirits kick in from individuals.When will we create a job for ourselves rather than wait for someone to had us one? That's what has been the true American spirit of the past that has created one great nation. We do need to lean into the questions-- What do I really need? -- and What can I do to contribute to this world being a world I'd enjoy living in? RECOVERY-- starts one person at a time. I'm sure asking myself the hard questions about what I want RECOVERY to look like in the life of Donna Clayton Lloyd-- and answers are coming. Think outside of the box. What can RECOVERY look like that isn't just more of the same? IF only I could hear from our national leadership, the sober thinking of Teresa Boardman-- I'd feel even more encouraged. We are so used to drive-thru in all areas of life-- we want to believe RECOVERY happens in an instant. I suggest -- not! If we ever needed anything more than the fuel of truth rather than hype-- it's now. It's time to stand on the solid hard rock-- and push rather than wish. Thanks Terry for being one hard rock voice. Donna Clayton Lloyd ABR,CRS,GRI,e-Pro,Broker Associate Member- Institute for Luxury Home Marketing TOWNSEND REAL ESTATE Fayetteville, NC www.DonnaLloyd.com