Thinking about what life could be like in the future can feel worrying. Many countries are preparing for a difficult economic outlook, with higher prices and job losses. Because of this, thousands of people with disabilities, D/deaf people, and others might face even more challenges, especially if there are cuts to support workers and funding for access.
Many people with disabilities, D/deaf people, and seniors will probably have a hard time managing daily expenses and finding ways to save money.
We do not know exactly what the future will bring. Sometimes, it feels as uncertain as the futures shown in movies like Blade Runner or the Terminator series.
I can feel the music’s vibration and try to hear the voices through my hearing aid, but it is hard without Bluetooth. The YouTube video ‘This Sound Feels Like Heaven | Gregorian Chants That Heal the Soul’ has Gregorian chant music that is great for meditation, prayer, relaxing, deep sleep, and spiritual practices. Many people use these chants for reflection, reading, or inspiration. As I listened, I looked out the window and watched sunlight fill my home office. Relaxing music helps me unwind, especially since I have multiple disabilities, including chronic pain and cervical spine issues that were finally diagnosed in 2014-2015. We live in the countryside outside Hamilton, which has given us a break and lets us enjoy life on our property. There are many garden projects, our dogs keep me company, and we have a house with a large barn, double garage, and a separate double carport on a one-hectare property. I named it Cluain na mBláth and Cluain na gCrann.
The Ministers in Parliament are struggling with their finances, rules, inflation, taxes, and funding. This makes things harder for us, while they benefit from our taxes and profits. Budget Day is this Thursday, and we have no idea what they plan to do.
Now the sunshine is fading, and night is slowly falling as the temperature drops. It is time to start the fire for heating, and I will soon prepare the dogs’ meals because my partner will be home soon.
Life in Eureka 