Comments on: Recession Worries Got You Down?

By: fathersez

fathersez — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:21:20 +0000

You are so right. A positive view always helps. Still it is too easy to look at the what Frugal Dad calls the “woe is me” angle and get even more depressed.

Reading your post has reminded me yet again about not allowing circumstances to control us, but to work on controlling our circumstances.

By: retirement calculator

retirement calculator — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:54:36 +0000

This too shall pass. Couldn’t of said it any better.

By: Marci

Marci — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:17:30 +0000

Surprisingly, I am getting asked a LOT of questions about frugal gardening from friends and family who have been receiving the bounty of my surplus from my teeny tiny garden!

9 out of 10 are planning their own gardens next year :)

By: Frank Costello

Frank Costello — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:29:18 +0000

Lynnae

I agree, this too will pass. And it is what it is. There is plenty of opportunity to flourish, regardless of the “economic climate”

Being in control of one’s situation is good advice. Understanding where you are is a good starting point.

I like your blog

By: Abigail

Abigail — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:20:13 +0000

Good post. We must be on similar wavelengths, because I wrote a post earlier this week about trying to relax during this “crisis.”

My premise is essentially: Most people reading frugal blogs are already ahead of the game. They were already starting to cut back and pay down debt before the, uh, stuff hit the fan.

And my advice was similar to yours (though I focused more on actually finding ways to physically relax, in addition to mentally): They have to remember they’re already taking steps, they need to review any more frugal hacks they want to try (and instigate them one at a time) and just repeat these things like a financial rosary. Sometimes, just remembering how much you’ve already done can be immensely soothing!

Granted, my husband and I are already pretty far down on the ladder. So, as I also recently pointed out, we don’t have far to fall. He’s on unemployment and I’m on disability and just starting to work part-time. I think that most people who are living frugally aren’t going to see big changes — especially the working poor. It’s just that the rest of the country is finally being forced down to our level. It’s shocking for them, normal for us.

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By: Nan

Nan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:50:27 +0000

I am concerned enough to be looking into all the areas we can cut back on. My dh was out of work for a year once and the Lord graciously provided for us. We lived on severance, our savings, and the help from family and friends, but I would rather not have to do it again.

I am currently re-examining all the things I did during that time that helped us to survive and thrive. My frugal planning makes me feel like I am in control (even though I know I am not), and I feel like I’m “doing” something.

By: Ron@TheWisdomJournal

Ron@TheWisdomJournal — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:54:11 +0000

The only thing we can really control is our own attitude anyway! Control that and you control your life.

By: Michelle H.

Michelle H. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:55:15 +0000

Great post Lynnae!
I’m so glad our God is all-sufficient and we don’t have to worry about what the government/and or economy is or isn’t doing. I struggle sometimes with worry since we’re self-employed, but it always helps to go back and read the scriptures that assures us that God will meet our needs no matter our circumstances if we will be faithful to Him!
Blessings!