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Paul writes:

So far, this has been an enjoyable (?) series. Very eye opening. With me retiring and hopefully moving to Texas from Utah, (to be closer to the grandchildren), is quite concerning. It is almost to the point that it is paralyzing. You become afraid to make a move for fear that it will be the wrong one. But at the same time making no move is just as bad or worse (or is it?). I guess I need more “knee” time.

Paul,

Glad you have been enjoying (?) the series so far. It was meant to be eye opening…so many folks have their eyes closed, their head stuck in the sand (or where the sun don’t shine). It seems as if we have a great standard of living here in the US and the economy is doing well and we live lives of luxury. Problem…it’s an illusion when looked at from a larger (longer term) perspective and in terms of brutal reality. I’m not saying we are destitute or in the depths of poverty or some third-world country. I am saying the wealth in this country, has been, and is, being transferred from the middle-class to the upper-class; and the middle-class is disappearing quickly. That will soon leave only the wealthy and the poor…just like the middle-ages ruled by monarchs and so many other dictator ruled empires before us.

I’ve lived in Texas…definitely a different world…at least it was 30 years ago. There are some terrible liberal strongholds…and some great rural down-to-earth areas. Way too many illegals and too many cartel operations; most of that is along the border. But it can be a great place to live. And for the most part…how great a place is, depends on what we make of it. Being close to grandchildren is probably the best reason to move somewhere…well done!!

I totally get it about the whole “paralyzing” and “fear” thing, I do. As you know fear is a bad thing for the most part…good thing it can be overcome with faith. As for paralyzing, there are a couple of meanings for the word; the worst is “render a person powerless or ineffective.” The others aren’t much better. Fear as a motivator is the only good aspect of that emotion.

Let me throw this out to you…patient vs paralyzed. Patient can mean persevering, constant. It can also mean being capable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result, not hasty or impulsive. I think the key is knowing the difference of where you are at the time. Considering the different aspects of the move and being calm and capable while figuring out the right actions to take is amazing…in my way of thinking. Is that, being patient, more in-line with what is going on with you?

Not moving…or at least not moving at this time…might be the right answer for now. And you are being patient as you wait for another action to take, yes? Or, patiently waiting when the right moment to move is apparent, yes?

The part of your email that made me smile and made my heart full is your “knee time” comment. Father will answer your payers. It will be in His time when you are ready to hear Him, and He is ready for you to act. Once you get that answer then move forward in faith with full confidence you are doing the right thing…whatever the eventual outcome might be…no fear.

This societal and economic crap soup has been going on for 135 years…a little more expedited for the last 60 years. We bought our place 10 years ago, started to build 7 years ago, moved in 5 years ago. And this year we did a major upgrade on the solar system, and currently upgrading the well. My point? Move forward with your life…it deserves to be lived the best it can be. This will all play out…it will play out one way or another…or completely another way we cannot foresee. I am still planting fruit trees and berry bushes for the future…whatever that may hold. You can do the same.

Have faith not fear…don’t be rendered powerless or ineffective…you and your family deserve more.

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