Recess to progress

Many people have concerns about the future, in uncertain economic times this couldn't be more prevalent and often leaves us not seeing what we actually have and the value it brings to our lives. Mainly the relationships that we have built up and the importance of trust, honesty and respect for others.

In times like these it's more important than ever to reflect on our current situation, if often this is focused around a financial situation or where the next quid is going to be made to pay the credit card bill. Often those closest to us can see more and know more about us than we do, realising a situation for its true merit and the possibilities (hope) that lies ahead.

From this we learn and keep on learning. Clive James' recent broadcast on Radio 4's Points Of View talked of the end to the 'get rich quick era' where everyone from silly billionaires buying new super-yachts to investment bankers like Madoff mugging the muggers of their hard-earned (?!) cash and celebrities endorsing beauty products even if it makes them look like a fool. Maybe these people should have prioritised better.

In times of uncertainty and economic gloom there will always be one constant - life, and it goes on unabated. The longer some of us waste time on thinking how alone we are the less time we have to realise how many strong relationships are around us.