Temperature's Rising
The markets are in distress. The planet is heating up rather quickly. Humans are nervous, worried and scared that what is earned today will not be enough to pay for what we need tomorrow. Property owners in Florida are extremely anxious about the rate of sea level rise. As are many other coastal communities. Inflation. Global Warming. We live in a world that could be characterized as fevered. Recovery is not guaranteed. Humans are, by nature, resistant to change.
Many are skeptical of electric cars. They see our energy needs as being met sufficiently by fossil fuels. Like the ostrich with its head in the sand they ignore the results of careless carbon emissions and their relationship to the temperature on the earth and in the seas. We have only recently begun to make significant strides in developing alternative fuel sources, and we have a long way to go before we reach zero emissions. We must if we want to see the world cool off.
The prices of housing, fuel, and food have skyrocketed and don’t seem to be losing steam in their current trajectory. The Federal Reserve is in the process of attempting a reboot of our economic system. The result of this, sadly, will be fewer people borrowing money which means fewer new homes, fewer new businesses, and less funding for advancements in science and technology. We call it a recession, and we are on course for a hearty dose of it.
It is as though society is getting uncomfortably “hot under the collar” in many ways. What does this mean for the rich? It means the potential interruption in or reduction of their life’s goal. Acquisition of wealth.
What does this mean for the poor? It means they may not be able to afford a home. It means they may have to go without food to almost afford the prescriptions taken to treat the various ailments that are common among those with limited resources for wellness and health care.
The middle class is all but a dying breed. They will shoulder the brunt of the cost of the reboot having their income drained to the point of concern or, in some cases, desperation by taxes amd general cost of living. The markets are shutting down like the bear in winter. Sleepy and unremarkable for the duration.
Is there an ember of hope?.Will we be able to secure a future for the younger generations that bears hope for abundance. I say, “yes.” Those among us conscious of the predicament left for us by our predecessors and our role in its continuation are doing what we can to live in a smarter way.
Technological innovation is producing advancements in many areas. Very smart people are hard at work. Clean, renewable energy is no longer a wave of the future. It is a necessity here and now. We are doing what we can to proliferate its use. Living smarter means spending smarter. There is now a growing market for longer lasting, responsibly manufactured goods and environmentally friendly services.
With fresh water and tillable soil rapidly becoming a limited commodity in some areas of the world and a scarcity in others, we are trying to conserve while maximizing harvests and yields utilizing sustainable practices..
There seem to be enough humans who are willing to do what is necessary to preserve our planet for our children and our children’s children. Some of the very rich are using sizable portions of their vast wealth to fund solutions to the plagues of the modern world. We have the ability to end hunger in our generation. We have the ability to turn water, wind, and light into energy.
What we aren’t able to cure, end, solve, or renew, I have faith that children feel strongly enough about the preservation of earth to be the change. We should care when our neighbor’s bowl is empty. We must watch our consumption and proceed with resolve and a sense of purpose. Together, we can sort this all out. Be well, my friends.
