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What would you do if you lost everything tomorrow?

by mtippett | November 19, 2008 at 05:40 pm

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The NY Times, freakanomics blog writes:

These are the economic times that try men’s souls, and women’s too. In the past few months, a lot of people have seen their net worth fall substantially, and I’m sure more than a few have contemplated what would happen if they lost everything.

But what would you do? Given that this scenario is not totally impossible in todays economic climate it's worth contemplating.

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at 18:42 on November 19th, 2008

Thank you, Mtippett. This is a very timely question. If people consider the possibility of this happening ahead of time, it may lessen the shock for those who find themselves in that situation. According to my Bible, it is a very valid consideration as we move through time. I think the most important thing is that such a question forces us to consider what is really important to us. Everyone should have something to live for that is not so potentially fleeting as the almighty dollar. Otherwise, when their money leaves, they either kill themselves or die while still living.

Blessings,

Mary

Paschen

at 23:09 on November 19th, 2008

Certainly not move into the city.

I think I just go live with the Wolfs. Seriously though, we could ease this and help by changing a couple of legislation's, we have plenty of empty houses and bare laying farm land and could build new self help and well functioning communities rather then force people into the streets.