Creativity, hope, and the economy
Financial analysts consider the time in which we are living one of the worst economic climate’s in our nation’s history.
The ramifications of a struggling economy are simple to spot.
We hear stories of parents losing jobs and the subsequent stress that comes from prolonged unemployment.
We see the windows of our favorite stores covered with going out of business signs.
We feel the weight of every purchase we make.
Ultimately, we are faced with a decision when we look at the American economy. Do we wallow in the despair and frustration of an economy that is failing or do we choose to be creative and hopeful in the ideas and dreams of individuals?
Creativity and hope are our nation’s key to economic recovery.
A down economy is not a time to play it safe. It’s a time to experiment and try out new ideas.
As students we are placed in an incredible position. Several hundred Grace College students are graduating in a few short months and are entering into the real world.
The truth is that many graduates are not going to find a conventional job immediately, so what if graduates took this as an opportunity to follow the ideas and dreams that have been bottled up in the back of their heart and mind.
You know what ideas and dreams I’m talking about.
What if instead of hoping to fill a job position after college we sought to create something that created job positions.
What if instead of being characterized as job seekers, our generation became characterized as job creators.
The road to economic recovery does not start with government programs. It begins with the ingenuity that resides in the hearts and minds of individuals.
We are not living in a time where we need to play it safe. We need to start experimenting and following our ideas and dreams.
Our economy depends on it.
Story by Jonathan Haag | Staff Writer | haagjr@grace.edu
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Sally McBane
