Opinion

Let’s create a world of abundance for everyone, where we reconnect with each other and our potential.

Addiction harms us, and while methamphetamine’s damage is obvious, excessive wealth can be equally harmful. Money, unlike meth, can be used in so many positive ways, but it must serve humanitarian efforts rather than rule over them.

Do we want a world where the pursuit of wealth sidelines generosity? Where financial outcomes are legislated rather than fostered by our shared values?

We assume there are enough resources to meet everyone’s basic needs, with some to spare if we share. Yet, wealth and poverty remain starkly divided.

Political systems shelter wealth creation and those who benefit from it, sustaining an economic cycle where businesses and votes rely on growth.

To keep the economy afloat, we borrow and inject money—but by unsustainable methods, creating a house of cards.

Meanwhile, our environment is sacrificed for the “roar” of the economy.

If this continues, wealthy families will grow wealthier while poorer families are left behind, with wealth feeding itself.

The power of money will continue to overshadow generosity and fairness.

The compass lies within each of us.

As “market North” yields to the “True North” of a generous spirit, we remember that we are a team.

True abundance requires each of us to look beyond wealth toward a vision of humanity that includes everyone, not just those who can pay.

Jonathan Hansard

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