What are our compass? What makes us tick?
Mother earth
Anyone who knows me personally will know that in my heart of hearts I am a simply a snowboarder. That is my passion! It comes from a 52 year connection with the snow, 22 years on skis followed by the remainder on a snowboard (I will leave it to you to guess the number).
Anyone who knows me personally will know that in my heart of hearts I am a simply a snowboarder. That is my passion! It comes from a 52 year connection with the snow, 22 years on skis followed by the remainder on a snowboard (I will leave it to you to guess the number).
Being so close to nature for so long has enabled me to develop a strong connection with mother earth and an inherent knowledge of her seasons. Like many I have seen great change and simply cannot comprehend those who do not see the same, to the point that I wonder if they actually live in the same world as me or rather some parallel universe.
In order to put my money where my mouth is I have decided to join 1% for the Planet. This organisation encourages members to donate 1% of their turnover to accredited charities at a grass roots level (member selected). This way more money gets to the charity and less is soaked up in the management and head office machinations.
Now, 1% from futurity will not be much, but it will be something. The fact that futurity operates in the financial arena, one that is not traditionally known for caring for nature, I hope will be a catalyst for change.
I trust that you, as a valued client, or associate of futurity, will see the value of this relationship. With your assistance and support we can both assist to combat some of our human shortcomings toward our home.
Social fabric & education - children are our future, their education and support are paramount.
My sister suffers from late-onset schizophrenia. Since 2003 my wife and I have been involved with assisting both her and her two children. Since 2007 we took on full responsibility of her children, when it was apparent their education was being affected by their mother’s condition. This entailed considerable deliberation as we knew it would fundamentally change our existing, one child family. After appropriate investigation it was determined we could do it. The way we succeeded was in creating a tripartite relationship between a school, Family & Community Services (previously DoCS) and a small trust we had established. The outcome has been nothing short of sensational! Both of my sister’s children are now at university, one is in his final year of Law and Criminology whilst the other is studying Nursing and Paramedics.
My sister suffers from late-onset schizophrenia. Since 2003 my wife and I have been involved with assisting both her and her two children. Since 2007 we took on full responsibility of her children, when it was apparent their education was being affected by their mother’s condition. This entailed considerable deliberation as we knew it would fundamentally change our existing, one child family. After appropriate investigation it was determined we could do it. The way we succeeded was in creating a tripartite relationship between a school, Family & Community Services (previously DoCS) and a small trust we had established. The outcome has been nothing short of sensational! Both of my sister’s children are now at university, one is in his final year of Law and Criminology whilst the other is studying Nursing and Paramedics.
One of these boys has openly admitted he came back from 'the wrong side of the tracks'. For a boy who, in his past life, didn't always attend school and had a little trouble with the 'establishment' he has made the transition from a follower (down a bad path) to a leader (on an good path).
If you wish to know more you can gain a greater overview by watching the video below.
It sure was not easy however the emotional charge you get from witnessing the changes your actions have brought about is incredibly powerful.
Children are our future.