Hi R1,
Sat with your question for a few days, and while I am no psychic, I am picking up on a trend that warrants caution in dealing with investments, obvious. What I keep running into from a sensing stand point is inflation. As Jeanne had pointed out and many here have predicted, the markets are going to be volatile. How that looks to me is the gathering of a storm. In doing additional research, the thing that bears watching is how inflation is going to play out. Maybe those of you who can scan this more clearly could provide some input? Right now, according to a NY Times article, US debt is now 100% of GDP. If the Fed raises rates too quickly, it will cause further problems with inflation, but rates (the rate of interest at which the banks loan to each other and the rate at which the Fed lends to banks) need to be increased in a measured way to keep inflation from spiraling out of control.
I did find out what "bourse" is, basically it's another word for stock exchange or commodities trading. So investing in the Chinese market seems to be what you hit upon. Full explanation below. In meantime, I can only say what other investment guides advise and that is to invest with an eye to the long term. Given the volatility we are heading for over the next 8-10 years based on predictions here and what economists are saying, looking at bonds, (Chinese bonds perhaps, if there is such a thing), investing in CD's feels like it could possibly come back into vogue, which is safe and boring but gets the job done. That's where credit unions and small local community banks come in. Especially credit unions. They are much more conservative in their approach, are member centric and non-profit, meaning that all profits get plowed back into CU operations to provide better member services, competitive CD's and loans and solid banking infrastructure. Which may be why community bank came up for you. Many credit unions offer Financial Advisor services that aren't tied to commissions so you get expert advice without all the garbage. Real estate is also a good long term (at minimum 10 years to 15 years) investment if done carefully and done with the advice of a savvy Realtor. I'm a retired Realtor and had some rentals that I held through the 2008 crash. When the market started coming back the market heated up to the point that now they are worth 20% more than at the peak before the crash. I sold one rental and am keeping our commercial building as it is a good cash flow and equity earner.
Here is the info on "bourse":
What is a 'Bourse'
A bourse is a market organized for the purpose of buying and selling securities, commodities, options and other investments. A bourse is more commonly known as a stock exchange. The word "bourse" is based on the house, belonging to Van der Burse, where merchants would gather and trade with one another.
BREAKING DOWN 'Bourse'
Historically, those interested in exchanging commodities and other investments met in common areas to discuss transactions. Over time, traders became more organized and the exchange process more codified, resulting in the development of exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Today the word "bourse" is more commonly associated with the Paris stock exchange, the Paris Bourse or Euronext Paris.
Read more: Bourse https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bourse.asp#ixzz56TOJr8jV
Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook
Hi everyone, I've been trying to write a fictional book for a while and I keep getting lost in the here and now. I'm maybe 15% of the way through my first draft. Tonight I just felt like I wanted to continue to write, I thought I'd look at the ending. But I ended up writing this:
I will walk this path, but shy not from its weight. I will carry you and all your selves, I will lead in the darkness, I will fight in the mire, I will remain at the end. When you are still, when you exist for more than you, when you exist for life itself, I will salute and exalt, for you are whole.
I don't know why this came out, but it did and it made me cry.
Winkrainbow, Lovely! Inspirational words to carry us all on. Your words made me cry too! What is the name of your book? I want a copy!
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. The book is a work in progress, bear with me.
I don’t know why I wrote that, I hope to write more that connects.
Hey everybody,
I just want to ask you for a favor. Could you put a prayer in for me?
1,5 years ago I moved to the USA with my family from a really lovely place (okay, often you see things more favorably in retrospect, but heck, fee healthcare, education and no fucking guns, right?).
It’s better to take them back, right? Even if that means going into debt???
I’ve been through a really hard slog of life recently, with a lot of regrets, demons of the past reemerging, and new skepticism about the future. Sometimes I wonder why anyone would want to be incarnated on this brutal and cruel, godless spec of universe. Then recently I heard that the reason evil is allowed to exist is that the hope for us to return to what is good is so great, that despite of people’s evil doings, chance after chance after chance unfolds for us in order to chose what is right — love. But sometimes it’s just so damn hard to be in this body/ life with all the dumbfoolery around; people on this planet are driving me crazy! How hard can it be to love and listen to each other?? Yet, whenever I felt giving up on life, I just couldn’t. Something just wouldn’t let me.
Today my car broke, I lost my wallet… that’s on top of my marriage breaking down, slowly and painfully (this one is really killing me and I don’t know what to do about it). But I haven’t given up hope. I’m almost there, I almost have shaken the weight of me but with a little help and light I think I can make it. But it’s just so damn hard…
Much love to this beautiful community! It’s good to know there are like-minded people out there!!!
Tee,
I've found a lot of comfort and acceptance for how my life is playing out reading Eckhart Tolle. I can't recommend him enough. Speaking for myself, there have been times in my life when my depression was so bad that I made plans to take my own life. It got better - slowly - but I'm in a very good place now. Praying for peace and comfort for you.
What's up Tee,
Sending you light and love, and a little bit of "I feel you girl"! Its nice to hear I am not alone when I hear about your difficulties! Sometimes people just really annoy me as well, and I too long for a more peaceful existence. And yet we trudge along shining our light anyway. Wow you really had a bad day! I am sorry! But try to keep it in a lighter perspective...It's just a shitty day. Shit happens! Tomorrow your bright light will shine again. Its a time of change and transition for us all right now. The harder we resist, the more pain we feel. We want to hold on to our comfort and security. Yet, We are however being asked to let go and trust. Keep breathing, keep the love close to your heart, and practice, practice, practice. Sometimes we forget....who we are.
Tomorrow start your day with this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhcgX1VHsgk&feature=share
Hi Tee,
Times are tough for all of us - life seems a bit too fast and confusing, nothing is as it seems....gawd - dont talk about governments all over the world........just gone bonkers!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel we are all picking up on the general madness, fear, uncertainty. horror of this reality - its in our face everyday like never before, unless we choose to not allow it. Pain, cruelty, death for no reason. heartbreaking. I was raised to see guns as the epitome of evil. Just cannot understand some people's stance - will it ever change - not for long time I fear..............simply horrifying reality in which to choose to live.
But do take one day at a time - consult whoever feels right for you.........mainstream or other.....there is always help when we ask God, spirit, mother nature, whatever appeals, our higher selves, angels.............I never really believed in all that stuff, but one day, decided to try it.when my logic and intuition failed................ was stunned with the amazing answer that came for me. So had a wake up call there.
There is no perfect place on this planet, no perfect life, but if the other place is pulling you back, maybe its where you need to be.
It is ok to change our minds about anything - its our life. Whack a pillow when you feel mad and fed up. Cry your eyes out, Its all ok, let it go.
Your answers are inside you - be still and it will come to you.
Sorry about the drama of some desperado ? swearword upsetting your world.
Read many years ago Christians nurses in South Korea always did a prayer for safety before driving in their cars and that their record of car accidents was way lower than the normal population's . Never thought of that before then. Worth a thought and to also include protection from theft.
Peace Love and perseverance
Hang in there Tee, yesterday was just a crap day. I know yesterday was a crap day because I myself got into some drama with neighbors from hell, where it ended with me calling the police for property damage. I have zero energy as the drama has sucked everything out of me. In moments like these, sometimes we just should go with the flow and not fight it. Things are never as bad as they appear to be, especially when you look back in retrospect. Just remember whenever you have a bad moment --- this too, shall pass. It may not pass as quickly as you want it to, but it will pass. Sending a short candlelit prayer to the Blessed Mother Mary for you.
Tee I am sorry you are going through this. I understand how you feel and how difficult it is sometimes to function when you can't control what's going on around you. Sending you lots of light and love. Just try to breathe and keep going, as best you can.
Tee I am sorry you are going through this. I understand how you feel and how difficult it is sometimes to function when you can't control what's going on around you. Sending you lots of light and love. Just try to breathe and keep going, as best you can.
Tee, I hope you're feeling better today. There's something I do when I feel life is spinning out of control, and you can totally laugh at me for this, but it's something I picked up from my grandmother - "When the going gets tough, the tough get to cleaning." I know it sounds ridiculous, and when I was younger I didn't know what it was that my grandmother was really trying to impart to me, but now I find that cleaning something, anything, creates an in-the-moment mindfulness immediately. Controlling one tiny corner of the universe for a bit calms me down and clears my head. I know this isn't for everybody, but if you feel up to it, give it a try. Polish one piece of furniture. Fold 1 basket of laundry. Something small. Take your time doing it, and try to focus on the task at hand. My grandmother, an immigrant who came to this country in 1910, lived to the age of 96. I still miss her, but am grateful for her wisdom that I carry within me.
Hi Gigi
Can relate to neighbours from hell - utterly powerless to change it on my own - no response - bullying is his families way of life - women are last line of respect to him - unless its at the pub and hes into anything with a pulse. :) younger vintage of course.
His inaction and endless lies and complete lack of responsibility have left my place severely water damaged.
At the end of my tether am trying a shaman technique to eliminate crossed conditions that include prayer.
Am open to a solution that is way beyond my knowledge - a little or big miracle.
Any other ideas from anyone with a clue or two on here would be appreciated. Legal action is out of the picture.
Thanks
Kittycat my situation is not as serious as yours, no serious water damage here. Just fence damage from the neighbors, their loud noisy teenage kids throwing trash, balls, and x-rated items over the fence and at the house, their aggressive dog who is left outside to bark all day and who fights with my dog, who now can't use his own yard, pounding bass music at odd hours.... just average suburbia issues that escalated unnecessarily. They moved in March of last year and it is a headache.
When you mentioned the shaman technique for "crossed" conditions, I had to laugh. Because I came across this topic on the internet while desperately searching forums for ways to deal with the neighbors -- some included sprinkling of salt and pepper along the premises, saging the property to cleanse it from negative energy, protection spells, etc. It is rather amusing that we both have neighbor problems and feel we have to resort to this, but to me, in a way how is this any different than prayer and calling on positive forces for protection and help? Coming from a Catholic background I know this could be considered sacrilegious to some. But in the B.C. era, surely people had neighbor problems before Christianity. They dealt with it in their own spiritual way. So, I too am very open to any possible solutions, regardless of spiritual/religious background, so long as there is no harm to anyone.
Also, maybe my thoughts / thoughtforms are attracting negative energy. Maybe the neighbor issue is manifesting itself because I'm somehow attracting that kind of negativity into my life. If I think my neighbors are nightmares, then perhaps these thoughts are becoming reality.
Laura's suggestion is a clever one -- cleaning house can be very grounding and proactive. I'm feeling very ungrounded, not to mention I haven't been keeping house lately LOL
Thanks Gigi,
That was such an appropriate response.
Yep dog that barks day and night, he is a sweetie but has the responsibility of chasing off any wildlife, always looks half starved and never allowed inside - no gentle training - just gets screamed at. Way to go - so NOT.
Simply ignorant people who bought one house block of the divided beautiful acre of landscaped gardens, tennis court, huge beautiful trees, old stables..........then built very expensive huge house, etc etc. So sad to see it go and be replaced by this lot who eventually revealed their true nature......................they think this gives them status :) :) :) news for them..............sorry.
Anyway - the shaman idea came to me from the net.BUT works to change anything in me that has 'chosen' this place and path and being treated in such a disrespectful way......... Think, by the cheap incense that floats out onto the whole front yard in summer time, could have something to do with it. Also 'legal protection' if you get my meaning.
I moved here thinking I was buying a different house - however the seller vanished by the time due to move in - well he was a bit of a scammer by the story from the people who eventually did buy his place. Think there was skulduggery going on - real estate agent - council - both left town very quickly under some cloud. Sigh - money deals, grubby fingers in everything. So this house was the only one in my price range.
My cousin, animals and myself - drove here - long trip for my new start - pulled into the temporary accommodation awaiting moving in date for this place. She left to bus it to another state. BUT my first reaction was a flood of tears as I said 'what on earth have I done'...oh well - get on with it, so it all began the downhill slide from there. Some karma - yep think so.
Thanks for your reply - its challenges all round it seems. When one is brought up to be respectful, kind and courteous, this lot are a bit of a jarring wake up call - maybe I should have become some aggressive harpy to earn some respect.
Hi Gigi,
Found a little device called a Dazer to point (discretely - in your pocket) towards nuisance dogs who follow and threaten your dog when out on walks. Some sound that dogs hate but we cannot hear it. You can buy one to put on outside of your house and directed at their yard, under the eaves I suppose but operates with battery all the time - may be able to shut up the noisy one who wants to monster your dog.
One for crazy teenagers would be good too - before here the little ratbags would pick all their unripened lemons and pelt them into my yard - on the roof, at the animals, so I know what that is like. After years of this, I took one aside and carefully told him how to behave as a good neighbor.
Wow..... no more stones thrown at my car, animals, roof, empty food cans, cooked bones. But young lads painting my place said he was in big trouble with the police once he started to drive - the parents never stopped screaming at them - I thought , how could these children not end up in trouble, Such a shame to see parents who seem to create these lost kids.
Anyway it Sure works on my dog when shes got to stay safe - she just sees it in my hand and comes immediately into the house. Only ever pressed the button once or twice - she hates it. She is a persistent little hunter who is into everything - things that could hurt her. So it helps keep things calm - she is really a great little animal, super intelligent but hunters are bred to be workers and are only doing what comes naturally.
We soldier on - do the cleaning thing too - but then everything just gets covered again once I mow the dusty yard - or start carrying wood into the house to keep us warm for months at an end. Then all smoke invades us from chimneys - depending on which way the wind is blowing. Oh well.
Hope you find some peace and quiet. Thanks for your reply.
I've been meaning to say thank you, everybody, for your kind words and good thoughts coming my way. I'm feeling much better and more peaceful. The weekend was straight out of the Murphy's law playbook! While the car still doen't work I was able to retrieve my wallet. I left is at the supermarket after a busy morning. Everything was still there down to the last penny. Sometimes we're still protected even if we don't pay attention :-) Although a crazy weekend I again have been touched by people's kindness and sincerity!
Timo, thank you for the wonderful morning song. The stillness and clarity is certainly the way to go here. I read Tolle's book years ago and I need to return to his teachings again. There is plenty to figure out right now in my life and decisions are better made from a peaceful mind that can rest in the moment (yes, grounding housework!).
Hey, and kittycat & Gigi, good luck with your neighbors from hell. I had a couple of them myself. I hope they move on fast...
Well, I'm sorely missing R1. I can't find where, but I'd swear she wrote she was going on a long road trip. That can be taken literally or symbolically. Given her intelligence and vitality, I imagine her in a hazmat suit in Africa investigating a virus or bundled up in Antarctica checking out ice flows. Then, I consider maybe she's on a personal journey. I've been sending prayers her way. She said she'd come back. It looks like she's been gone four weeks now, and I just miss her popping up everywhere on-site.