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Economic Downturn = Spiritual Opportunity
By Robert Gerzon
Is the economy getting you down?
Maybe it's not simply "the economy." Maybe what's really getting you down is the way you're talking to
yourself about the economy. Don't get me wrong -- it's nice to have enough money to pay your bills.
But what a lot of people are learning today is that you can't depend on money for your sense of
security.
Spiritual teachers have been saying this for thousands of years. Buddha taught that being too attached
to material things means we will inevitably experience suffering when they are taken away. In fact we
don't have to actually lose anything to experience suffering. Just worrying about losing things creates
suffering. Jesus likewise advised his followers to focus on developing a rich spiritual life instead of
accumulating earthly treasure.
Spiritual teachers can teach, but each of us has to learn this powerful lesson for ourselves. The current
economic crisis presents each of us with a priceless opportunity for genuine spiritual growth.
Our biggest asset in difficult times is our ability to stay calm, think clearly and act confidently. Instead of
saying. "I need more financial security," trying saying "I need more spiritual serenity."
We can focus on deepening our spiritual life if we already have an active spiritual life. We can begin
searching for a spiritual path if we haven't found one yet. There's no time like the present to think about
what's really important to us and how to live our life purpose.
We all have direct access to the Source of Life. When we are connec