3 minute read

A traumatised world welcomes the New Year

with his or her German counterpart.

BY noel g de soUZA

Much of the world anticipates the New Year with both relief and hope. The year 2012 has seen unprecedented environmental and financial disasters. Both India and Australia have had their fair share of problems which followed such disasters; there has been considerable anxiety in both these democratic countries, an anxiety which has been tempered by a give-andtake with regard to new and urgently required legislation and action.

Amongst the biggest disasters in the world has been the megastorm which battered New York and the neighbouring states in the USA. An unprecedented dissemination of information round-the-clock followed, with major safety precautions. These helped in lessening the storm’s disastrous impact. Such systems need to be put into place where there is history of storms and floods, such as along the east coast of India and in the Ganges delta.

The latest unemployment figures (November 2012) are depressing. Overall, the European Union’s unemployment figure is 12%, but in individual basket cases like Spain the figure is over 25% with even worse figures for the young age groups.

During the world’s multiple turmoils, Australia has done quite well thanks to its mineral wealth. But the loss of industrial jobs and the difficult task of making its tourism attractive calls for a lot of innovation and adaptation.

On the industrial front, both Australia and India have seen the loss of what were once considered as secure jobs.

inTERnATionAL CLAiRVoYAnT/SpiRiTUAL HEALER MR MAnE

There have been floods in 2012 in various parts of India and Australia, all with very damaging local effects. The effect on individuals has been often catastrophic. Nevertheless, during such trauma, people have shown the best sides of their character by flocking to help those in need.

The financial side has been no better. On the industrial front, both Australia and India have seen the loss of what were once considered as secure jobs. Again, affected families have needed help and were given some (maybe not sufficient) support by governments and friends.

The world wants to see a better New Year but it goes into the New Year with important items of business remaining unfinished. The threat of a dreaded American ‘fiscal cliff’ in the USA might not ultimately eventuate as both the Democrats and the Republicans appear at times to be close to a compromise which could yield fruit before this article goes to press. But at other times, their positions appear to be entrenched and far apart as ever.

There is, on the other hand, little optimism with regard to the monetary crisis in Europe with failure written large at every meeting held till now. The demand for ever- increasing austerity measures could result in the proverbial straws which ultimately break the camel’s back. This is particularly the case with Greece where wage levels have fallen so low that at last the Greek worker might be able to compete

Australia’s natural world has a fabulous record of adaptation. Its vegetation, for example, has adapted itself to extensive droughts by developing foliage which stores moisture and oils. But, in the process, its oil content makes it vulnerable to extensive bush fires.

New Year is a time for giving gifts. In India, Diwali, the festival of lights has similar connotations to the western New Year. At both these festivals, giving gold presents has been a custom within Indian families. Such familial jewellery hoards could well help in times of need. However, this year the astronomical price of gold in India (over Rs32,000 per ounce) might well mean the end or a dilution of that custom for many families.

The New Year is also a time for making resolutions. Many of these are notorious for being individualistic such as, “I will quit smoking” or “I will stop drinking and therefore I’ll avoid drinking friends”. However the real requirements might well be at a higher level. One can resolve to adapt oneself to changing conditions. But then changing conditions force people to adapt anyway. The better resolution would be to foresee possible changes which may be coming, and make oneself ready for such eventualities when they occur.

As the New Year approaches, a variety of predictors become busy as they launch into foreseeing what might lie ahead in financial and political spheres. Financial gurus and political pundits can do roaring trade with exclusive newsletters. Astrological prophecies about possible events in the New Year are mostly confined to specialist magazines.

Some might dismiss astrologers as charlatans who make a living through scams. But one famous predictor, who named himself Cheiro, stands out for some very astounding predictions. He predicted the partition of India between Muslims and the followers of the Buddha in 1925. India did choose the Buddhist chakra and the Ashoka pillar as its symbols! With the people of India and southeast Asia, let’s join hands in a heartfelt ‘Namaste’ as we greet 2013.

THE MAN YOU CAN TRUST WITH HIS NATURAL GOD GIFTED POWER OF SECOND SIGHT.

SUCCESSFULLY HELPING DESPERATE PEOPLE FOR THE PASSED 25 YEARS.

Specialist in relationship, Bringing back love one, Good luck, Success in business, Sexual difficulties, Court cases, Marriage and family problem, Master of removing all problems

100% GUARANTEED-PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL DONT SUFFER IN SILENCE

ASTONISHING RESULT IN 24HRS

CAll on 0406 032 635 or 0405 614 938

This article is from: