live well

living well

There are many interpretations of what it means to live well - most of them have to do with achieving some level of comfort and security.  This is something all of us aspire to on some level.  From our perspective, living well also means having a holistic understanding of the world around us - knowing why we do what we do, and how our work contributes to a better world.

We call this Purpose.  Studies show that people who live purposeful lives tend to have more life satisfaction, better self esteem, and less depression.  Some may already know this, but find it hard to walk it out.  We believe that Philanthropy is an excellent way to live out, or maybe even discover our purpose.  As we engage with the reality of life around us, we are more likely to find our place in it.

The motto of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is “All lives have equal value.”  If we believe that to be true, it quickly brings up questions about why we live better than most of the rest of the world.  Some immediately feel guilty and start giving just to soothe the guilt.  Others rush to easy answers that don’t do justice to the complexity of the question. We prefer to engage deeply to understand the miracle of prosperity we now enjoy and create ways for the rest of the world to also participate in it.  We don’t think that income redistribution will solve the problem - we have to be more strategic.  So, we allow ourselves to see the problem and carefully help craft a solution. 

Some of the things we see in developing countries are disturbing.  The dissonance it creates within us should drive us, not to guilt, but to optimistic support of opportunity and freedom.

For us, Live Toward Your Legacy means:

1. -be fully present, even when it is uncomfortable
   

2. -embrace, don’t hide from the reality of our Neighbor’s lives
   

3. -make an effort to leave this world better than we found it
   

4. -use our minds, hearts and talents toward a purpose
   

We’ve discovered the joy of giving on-purpose and in-person.  Our Expeditions, Workshops, and our Model 45 all point toward this goal.  Join us as we learn more about how to truly live well.

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