QUALITY NOT QUANTITY

"CITY HALL" A LITTLE PAINTING BY JOULE
I think we are in the beginning of an economic revolution. The people in power seem to think we should rebuild or restore the economic system which has recently crumbled. I think it is time to reexamine the old and build a new economy not based on growth and increased consumption but on management and refinement of the existing wealth. We don't need more and bigger things. We need better and more permanent things. We need meaningful service providers, people that care about doing quality work and take pride in doing their work well. We need goods that are made to last and designed for long service and with replaceable and repairable parts. The list could go on and on but you get the idea. We don't need growth. We need to refine what we have and develop well designed quality goods and services that provide a richer and more satisfying life style for everyone. This will take vision and intelligent application of resources. The perpetual growth model will not work. We need the intention to create a culture which is more satisfying spiritually while providing a sustainable high quality of life for all.