Economics.

May everyone's thoughts, love, and blessings be with those affected by this economy. At the current moment, this is nearly all of us, so sometimes everyone needs a reminder to help their neighbor. We, as humans, sometimes become lost in our own self pity, and often forget about those who have it worse than us. These are hard times, desperate times, for everyone. People don't become greedy, or even stingy per-say. They get scared. Everyone is so scared. There is tension in the air, on the streets, in the home. Families are torn apart and relationships tested.

The homelessness rate has skyrocketed. Banks now own more property than Americans themselves do. Once well off families are now lining up at soup kitchens for their daily bread, hoping for tomorrow, and praying to whatever God they think will listen. These people are black, white, hispanic, asian, middle eastern and native american. They are of every religion, creed and nationality. They are gay and straight, conservative and liberal. But most of all, they are your neighbors. Your friends, your family, your co-workers, your fellow Americans.

Sometimes we humans tend to focus on what makes us different, instead of realizing the blatant truth, that we are all the same.

And that we have the greatest gift anyone could ever have, the ability to love.

So remember, as the days grow shorter, and the nights grow colder, there are those that will have no blanket tonight, and be grateful for what you have. Hold those you love close, and those you dislike closer. Because it is better to lend a helping hand... in this economy, you may need one tomorrow.