I was sent this link, and it really opened my eyes. Please take the 20 minutes and watch it.  We can all make a difference. http://www.storyofstuff.com/ 

Has anyone ever wondered what is “really” happening to our world? I mean thought deeply? Our economy is plummeting faster than ever- our paychecks barely cover our basic needs, and it seems to be getting worse. What if this is going in the direction of a depression? I believe we are beyond recession, and depression is coming. There doesnt seem to be as much concern out there as I would have thought.  What are we all doing to prepare for this, if it really does happen?  I’m a true optimist in life, but also I am about reality. I have had to stop myself from thinking and living with the mindset, this is just a phase- I’ll get thru it. I do believe  I will get thru it, but I need to start making some changes now to insure this. I am very grateful to be renting right now. With the economic crunch going on, home owners are potentially in trouble. Foreclosure rates are at an all time high. I can almost understand why people stash their savings under their mattress. If we have to move to make a new life from the current one, have your tools, your money, and you go.  I guess I am over simplifying and possibly over exagerating, but who knows? I’m not too confident that it wont get worse before it gets better-  I guess this just made me think.. beyond my routine every day stuff, and was curious if anyone else has thought about this? Please share comments if you have them.