There is serendipity when one would associate with folks who are creative, interesting with humor. Any sophistication would improve one's talents for promoting the cause of spiritual joy on earth. When one responds the needs of others with an open heart as one's priority,life can be fulfilling in the mind. The following numbers may be of interest to the readers in the mundane world:
$817 - the average amount an individual spends on shopping.
$53.5 billion - estimated spending on clothing and accessories during the months of Nov. and Dec. 2007.
300,000 trees harvested for the amount of cards sold during the holiday season.
$512 million - gross earnings of Christmas tree farmers.
$142.6 million - value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from China between the first six months of 2007. Source: National Retail Federation, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Council of Shopping Centers,U.S. EPA, U.S. Census Bureau. Here is another evidence of Sino-American Economics.
Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao. December 21, 2007
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