In any enlightened society, the collapse of Woolworths and MFI would be greeted by cheers and celebrations. The death of two stores that have dominated our culture and our shopping habits for years can only mean one thing – the chance for progress.
It’s nothing to do with the death of High Street shopping – there are plenty of shops on High Streets that are doing well, and it’s nothing to do with the collapse of the housing market either. Everyone heard of IKEA? The failure of both of these two icons is entirely in tune with the natural order of life – change or die.
How did mankind achieve its current level of sophistication? By allowing old habits and patterns to die and be replaced by something new. How will the survival of the species be secured? By doing exactly the same.
It is a sad reflection on our media today when the reported story spends so much time looking back to the halcyon days of 7” singles and pick ‘n’ mix. Surely instant access to cheap music, when you want it, via technology such as iTunes, is progress? Listening to some people, you wouldn’t think so.
Change is painful, but always more painful when it is resisted. Change is a two part process, death followed by re-birth. Many people are going to lose their jobs during these changing times. That’s going to be hard, but how many employees of Woolies or MFI can really say their job is the fulfilment of their lifes ambition? The collapse of these two companies gives those people a chance to slowly move themselves onto a more fulfilling and rewarding path, which will include recognising that until you work for yourself you will always be at the mercy of unscrupulous / uncaring / incompetent employers (delete as applicable).
Welcome death, for as the ground is cleared, so new life can spring forth.
Searching for an easier way is understandable, but futile.
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