Are we consumers or producers? Do you even think of yourself as a “consumer” or a “producer”? Seems to me, that we are both!
Because of our thinking, our American way of life…life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, activates our productivity, “Okay?” Just think about it! “Are you with me?” I think you are!
When do we advance to being consumers, more than producers? We have become self-indulgent! “How did that happen?” Does being a consumer make us happier than being a producer? You see where I am going? “Yes you do!”
Being a productive person, validates us, while being a consumer leaves us with an empty feeling, just wanting more. There is a positive/negative connotation going on here.
At times, we can be either, or the other. To me, it’s helpful knowing and understanding the differences, when making a difficult decision. Somehow, this consumer/producer concept is built into our decision making process.
Whatever the outcome, our contributions will come from our balance of being…positive versus negative, with our thinking, and doing.
Thanks to our, “Horses”! Having them in their corral…always ready to ride! And for helping us see where our contributions can be found. All positive energy, validating our lives.
Louise
Here I am, living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming thinking, "What can I tell you about my life and my own experiences?" Having grown up in Houston, Texas, then moving to Dallas, where my children grew up. We were fortunate enough to have a second home in Jackson Hole. At 84 now, I am over-read on self-help information. Self-awareness and being, or becoming more aware of my own behavior, as it relates to myself and then to others, is where my thinking and doing takes me. I'm about moving forward, for acknowledging to addressing today's problems, and what we can do to make a difference. It's important! At this point, I am only the messenger, offering solutions to the current suicide and drug crisis among our young people, in today's world; with a pathway to follow. Check out my website: tamingthewildhorses.com Currently, I am working at The Historic Wort Hotel's gift shop. Also, volunteer at our Senior Center. I enjoy being at home, cooking, having a garden (a good thinking and writing place), being with friends exploring the landscape, (which is amazing in Jackson Hole) and checking out our thrift stores. In just a couple of weeks, I'll be driving to Denver to be grandma to my teenage granddaughters for a month. In October, I'll be in Houston for a book-signing event for, "Taming the Wild Horses. Then back to my regular routine here in Jackson Hole. "Happy Trails Everyone!" B. Louise Bayer/Martens