Comments on: What commuters expressed about Obama: Optimism

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:17:26 +0000

Christine your comments are thoughtful as usual! Perception can become reality. I’m of the belief however, that things happen because citizens are doing what we can to effect useful change. I’m hoping there is enough good will surrounding Obama so that when his administration calls us to action, broad scale fresh ideas and community work become the norm.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:09:12 +0000

I have also heard an absolute crap-ton of comments on the bus in this same vein. It's very encouraging! Although I have my reservations about whether Obama is actually going to change anything, sometimes just the perception of change inspires people and gets people moving in the right direction. Christines last blog post..Westown: The Next Big Thing?

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:44:37 +0000

I think your point about announcing the layoffs early hits home. I so agree with you.

The other issue to me is that it doesn’t mean we have to be unrealistic. There are things that have happened and will happen that we wish didn’t'/won’t. But I’m a believer of the theory that every negative needs to have a positive. As odd as that may sound, it’s the theory that you touch on, that future actions are shaped by thoughts. There is always something good to focus on and we really do need to be vigilante in trying to come up with solutions. In order to affect positive change this has to start with a change in thinking and behavior. I really believe that. Personally I think the chicken little approach cuts off creative thinking. Let’s not deny what happens but let’s just figure out what to learn from each not so good event and move forward. That’s all we can do that is constructive.

Thanks Robert, very thoughtful comment.

By: Robert Stockham

Robert Stockham — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:36:03 +0000

It is amazing how much of the direction of the economy is built on attitude. Motorola announced a huge lay off for later this year. That is because they expect the economy to continue to soften, meaning less cell phones , meaning a need to cut expenses, meaning more unemployed, meaning a softer economy. In the interim, they are encouraging all their employees to stop contributing to the economy by scaring them that they may be laid off. It is all a self fulfilling prophecy. I am encouraged that as soon as President Obama is sworn in, he plans to hit the ground running. Anything positive that he does will be good for the economy, as it will bolster consumer confidence. Let's all get excited, and keep contributing to the economy. Robert Stockhams last blog post..The Eco Education Park