It isn't about taking cover and waiting out the storm, but rather, learning how to dance in the rain!

Not to overstate the obvious, but it has been a difficult couple of years. The effect has been extremely broad and encompasses just about every individual that I know. I have even heard our economic state referred to as the"Great Recession". Denial is a very strong protection mechanism and fear is a very strong motivator. Both have been uber-prevalent over the past couple of years.

We cannot dispute the facts regarding the economics that we have grown accustomed to and continue to face as a country. We are all well too aware of the effect that the Real Estate crisis has had on our housing prices, the corporate insanity of so many companies that shall not be named, and the general state of fear that has held our populous in paralysis. It takes me back to my grandmother who shared that her mother said that in the years following the crash in 1929 that the world was "going to hell in a hand basket" and that many believed that the end of days was near. That was in 1965. The pendulum has swung back and forth many times in the forty-five years since then. And as we can all feel sure, the pendulum will continue to swing.

All that being said, there are a few undeniable truths that we can embrace. 1) What goes up must come down. Add to that, what comes down must go up. 2) What we focus on grows larger. Whether we believe we can or believe we can't, either way....We are right! 3)There will always be storms. That is the nature of human existence. The brave get an umbrella and go out looking for rainbows.

We can only be absolutely sure that the one constant is change. The words "I can", "It will", "It is", are more powerful in our opportunity to move in the direction of our dreams. It is not about being a Pollyanna, or not embracing reality. We all have the choice to take steps to make our futures whatever we choose. For me, I choose to dance in the rain. It is getting a bit musty inside and who knows, there might be a rainbow out there just waiting to be seen! Baby steps everyone, baby steps. One at a time, in the direction of your dreams. Be the best of who you can be.