“Contrary to local belief, Aspen is not recession-proof.”
Sidewalks, holes and habits: Where can you find an authentic quality-of-lifestyle you want and deserve?
An excerpt from Book One in “The Knowledge Path Series” dedicated to helping you find more meaning and passion in your life.
These were the nagging questions that launched my journey.
- Where can you live an authentic quality-of-life?
- Why does the meaning of life elude you as you pass through time?
From “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters,” by Portia Nelson from her book, “There’s A Hole in My Sidewalk.”
I
I walk, down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in
I am lost … I am helpless
It is my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
II
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in the same place,
but it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
III
I walk, down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit
my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
IV
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
V
I walk down another street.
Where’s your sidewalk taking you?
Are you …
- Going through the motions?
- Stuck in a rut?
Is it time to launch your journey on a new and different path?
- What are your alternatives for becoming unstuck?
- Where can you find an authentic quality-of-lifestyle you want and deserve?
One with financial appreciation that can secure your future?
If you’re like me you still haven’t shaken off the far-reaching effects of the Great Recession.
We all know friends and family members who suffered.
You pinched pennies.
Went without for so long, that you feel guilty with each little splurge .
“Dessert?”
“No thank you. Wait … No.”
Before 2008 the world looked much brighter.
But by the 2008–2009 winter ski season, even the local Aspen, Colorado papers reported …
“Contrary to local belief, Aspen is not recession-proof.”
Their real estate was no longer a billionaire’s market, Mariah Carey’s Ski Chalet not withstanding.
Bernie Madoff’s scandal (remember him?) even scorched local affluent residents.
Times change.
The world looks as bright as then, but then few of us anticipated the next recession. Or the opportunities it brought.
You don’t want to mortgage your family to the hilt, only to lose everything.
But, you deserve so much more.
- Who would turn down more money?
- Or a little more prestige?
- Feel a little more at peace with yourself?
- Travel in certain circles?
This is a great time to sit down with your spouse, family, or friends and really consider how you can get ahead and where you would want to live.
And just plain enjoy yourself.
Just play a little more.