Tag: ethical living

Community Support Give Reflect Reflections & Philosophy

Expanding Our Empathy Envelope

Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind, thoughtful, and deeply honest. We were talking about

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Change is Possible – The Acid Rain Story

In the face of acid rain, eco-deterioration in the 1970s prompted significant societal change by the 1990s through cap-and-trade and cleaner fuels. This narrative parallels other movements, like same-sex marriage and smoking reduction, emphasizing the power of grassroots mobilization, changing norms, and diverse coalitions to inspire lasting transformations for a sustainable future.

Give Giving & Generosity Live Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Sustainable Living

How We Afford to Give: A Story of Privilege, Choice, and a Few Missteps

A lot of people have asked us lately:“How can you afford to give so much?”($47,000 last year — about 25% of our gross income) The real answer is

Learning & Education Reflect Reflections & Philosophy

Book Review: Less is More

Living Better by Doing Less Imagine a world where neighbourhoods hum with shared tools and laughter instead of traffic. Where food grows in backyards and balconies. Where work

Learning & Education Reflect Reflections & Philosophy

Sapiens, Simplicity, and the Surprising Science of Joy

What Yuval Noah Harari’s bestseller taught me about living more with less. When I first read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, I expected a sweeping history of humankind

Effective Altruism Give Giving & Generosity Reflect Reflections & Philosophy

The Power of Giving

“Effective giving makes a difference.” That’s not just a feel-good sentiment—it’s a truth we’ve experienced first-hand. Last year, our family donated about a quarter of our income to