Prices Rising, Lesson on Change

woman sitting in front of a laptop holding a receipt

Yesterday … today … and … tomorrow, I am going to hear about rising prices! …from a news story, a friend, a salesman, social media and other surprise places.

This morning, I thought it interesting to remember statistics are compared to past timelines. Prices are at an all time high! What will I do? I’m responsible for others! …. I need to remember prices are simply compared to previous prices. It is like calling me back to times long ago. I am aware of the fear impact tapes now running through my head. I like sharing my past stories, but I don’t want to go back.

I feel alerted to take notice though! …to worry! …to plan! …to feel helpless! …to doubt my great heroic self!

But take a look at a bigger picture. Prices have always risen. It doesn’t matter who in the government, neighborhood, family is in charge.

What if I lived with the reality of prices rising? How would this acceptance change my attitude?

With age can come wisdom! Prices increase, taxes increase, and salaries increase. I feel a need to stop listening to empty threats of doom, and listen to my heart.

When I can memorialize times I met my financial needs, … when I had food on the table, I lessen my focus on concern.

The main thought for me is this: I wish to balance what I hear and read with quiet moments of listening to my inner assurance of love.

Know of a little one on her way?

Published by Manny & Barbara Dean Aliaga

Manny and I spend our days as close to creative projects as possible. We inflate our views with as much positivity as we dare muster. We come up out of the clouds of adulthood and find joy. Manny is a great cook. He shines at being a brilliant listener, and loves to test, encourage and applaud the perceived success of others. Barbara is joyful creativity. She wakes up with hope and sets about showering her world with buds of ideas and ways of thinking.

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