A dream I have is to build a Center for Self-Worth & Sustainability. The Chinese character for crisis is the same as the one for opportunity. The current economic condition we are in is an opportunity to learn, delve through, and ultimately, live sustainably. This extends to the state of our environment as well. However, beneath all of this, I believe at the heart and root of the matter is the state of our self-worth. Band-aid type solutions will only be that. This includes fad diets, and get money and success quick schemes.
In my current study in school, I’ve been looking at examples of people that have self-worth (aka they value themselves) that have been able to live sustainably in their lives, and how the presence a strong and constant nurturing figure in their formative years of living has affected this. I also look at times when there was a lack of this figure and those effects.
I have a vision for the facility, including a research facility, resources, and what people would and could be doing there. Ultimately, it would be a virtual and IRL (In Real Life) inspirational, educational and fun community for people to enjoy the process of developing their self-worth while being supportive of others doing so… identifying and cultivating relationships with nurturing figures in their lives, even if that begins with just themselves first. The IRL aspect is a huge undertaking that may take decades to actualize, so I want to begin with baby steps in materializing the virtual aspect first.
If this interests you and/or if you have any suggestions you’d like to share including virtual logistical ideas, feel free to let me know.
