Black Friday

Hope you had a nice thanksgiving!  I am sitting in quiet coffee shop in Ga this morning, and thinking a bit, and studying a bit.

Today is an unofficial holiday in America, Black Friday.  They day that merchants rejoice in as consumers throw off restraints in an effort to get all their holiday gifting completed early.   I have a few mixed thoughts to share.

First, on the positive side there is something here that shows our heart to bless others.  We are seeking a gift to give as a tangible way to show our care or love.   I dunno, but I find that to be somewhat encouraging.  At least most ( I don't think anyway) are shopping for themselves today!

Second, on the other side, there is a blackness to the whole process where consumers indulge and spend on things that often time are nothing but trickets and toys for the sake of checking someone off their list.   There is a cultural lack of content around us that we see displayed and exploited by merchants, midnight madness sales, and long pushy consumer trying to get the best deal or the last item. 

What are you thoughts on Black Friday?

PR