Rebalancing Wealth (Gift4Nature)

Wealth generated over a lifetime is often just handed down to our grandchildren. But is that simply increasing enequality, putting the  community and economy more at risk?

Is there a more eco-centric, shared-sufficiency approach to making a difference for our future generations?

Perhaps by investing in systems for a more equitable and sustainable future will enable future generations to look back and say we were good ancestors. Isaac Newton said, if I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. And it is not genetics that make us giants in this case, but where we invest our time, effort and money!

Research  from the University of Maine found that human evolution is becoming increasingly collective, cultural, and socially organised rather than genetic. So rather than investing our money in the self-sufficiency of our genetic descendants, instead, we invest in the shared-sufficiency of our community — the sustainable and regenerative initiatives.

Hinewai Gift4Nature

To reciprocate Nature for our carbon emissions flying from Auckland to a wedding in Christchurch…and driving a hybrid rental from Christchurch to Picton, we donated to the amazing Hinewai eco-restoration project led by 84 year old Hugh Wilson. His story is inspiring! EVERY sign, letter, instruction, newsletter etc is handwritten/drawn by Hugh.

MORE: Air Travel $Footprint = Reciprocity $Handprint

To offset Jon and Yoshimi's air travel for their 2023 round-the-world trip, they matched airfares dollar-for-dollar with donations that serve Nature. 
The 2023 Gift 4 Nature project ► Strategy...  ► Invitation... ► Outcomes...  ►Precession...The 2024 Gift 4 Nature project ►Flight Emissions & Gift 4 Nature...

Next: Context and Perspective

Metaphor opens our minds to changing perspective AND context. Aristotle said being a master of metaphor is a sign of genius. Perhaps most indigenous teachers would agree.