Economic Slowdown

We are passing through one of the worst economic downturn of this century. The recession started in U.S about a year back and is slowly engulfing all other countries of the world including India. Probably, 2009 will witness the maximum impact of this slowdown in our life. It is a passing phase and one has to keep cool to withstand the hardships and difficulties that will come in our way. Thousands of employees are likely to lose jobs in this year. Those employess who have taken housing loans, car loans etc will be worst hit. What is most important is that in adverse circumstances like this, one should not lose hope and faith. There are instances of people committing suicides out of frustration and dispair. I have read in newspaper today that somebody in Los Angeles,US killed himself and his whole family including wife, 5 kids just because he lost his job. This is a very disturbing trend . Firstly, let me tell you that committing suicide is as heinous a crime as murdering somebody else. We have no right to take our own life leave aside the lives of others. Committing suicide is an act of cowardice and must be condemned. One should have the courage and conviction to be able to face the worst crisis and come out winners. I had once thought of committing suicide when I was 21 years old. When I look back, I think of myself as a stupid guy to have even thought of this for whatever reasons. Everything is not lost when there is a major setback in life.There is still hope. The reason we take extreme step is that we lose faith in our own ability, we lose faith in God. My own experience is that whenever I have been in vulnerable position, I prayed to Him with all my heart and soul and I have seen miracles happening. My advice to you is, have patience and don't lose hope come what may.