Spirituality Can Help Everyone During These Times

I will never forget what a Russian man said at a lecture before the wall came down. "The oppression encouraged the Russians to go inward and develop their spirituality."

Fortunately, we are not ruled by a dictatorship in the United States. It is helpful during these tough economic times to be very grateful for that fact. It is also helpful to develop our spirituality.

We can be spiritual and religious. We can also be spiritual and not religious, as well as religious and not spiritual.

What is the important difference? To me, spirituality is a state of trust and faith in the power of love and kindness. It is the state of our being which functions from our all-loving, all knowing, unlimited spiritual part.
It is the part we express by our caring and making a positive difference in anyway that we can.

To feel good during these times, focus on what you can do to be more caring to others and yourself. Be positive and grateful for everything and everyone. Then, when the recession ends, we can raise our heads up higher than ever before, because we have become a more spiritual nation and a model for many others!

A Letter to President Obama

Dear President Obama,

Thank you so much for having the courage to be who you are and follow your heart. I truly believe that you are, and will, make a major difference in many people's lives, as well as the country and the world.

You have the wisdom, clarity and heart to consider all people, and to overcome the corruption, greed, and unfairness in many areas.

I have compassion for what was handed to you during these difficult economical times. However, I know you can help us proudly stand-up again and live the true democracy our founders created. I know that the American people have and will stand-by true leaders for the good of all.

I ask that you spend the financial incentive mostly to create jobs that can benefit our schools, bridges, highways, hospitals, etc. I am convinced that giving people money to purchase things is not going to stimulate the economy in a way that will be effective for a period of time. People need jobs to feel productive and good about themselves. There are many wonderful ways people can earn a living and make a difference.

I also ask that you help people see that a lot money is not what makes them happy. However, high-self-esteem and making a difference will. Expressing love to their families and others, and spending quality time with them is very important. I believe that you are already modeling those things beautifully.

Thank you for being you! I also thank your family for supporting you to lead this wonderful country.

Thank you for all your time, energy, and perseverence to make a major difference.

Many blessings to you and all of us,

Helene Rothschild, MS, MA, LMFT