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Why I Give
Ken Lebensold of Deep Gap, North Carolina, is an avid ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Magazine reader who has been supporting ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ since 2002.
How did you discover ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ?
While I lived in Oakland, California, I connected with some ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Magazine enthusiasts. I was part of a group that helped move the magazine to cover more activism and solutions. This shift energized all of us. So I have a long history of being mentored by ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ, and I can’t imagine who could make better use of my ongoing support.
How does ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ support your passions and values?
I’ve had a lifetime of engaging creatively with music and diving deep into the aesthetic of mathematics. But now, my primary passion is for meditation. I also have a great affinity for strong friendships and community, as well as effective communication that allows people to create something beautiful even across major differences. I do act in this world with a more caring and inspiring touch partly inspired by being in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ community.
My deep commitment to a loving and problem-solving vision of humanity has consistently been supported and deepened by ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ stories and commitment over the years. ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ is dedicated to finding solutions, or at least avenues toward solutions, for the very difficult problems of humanity through a process that respectfully hears all voices and avoids polarization. This strengthens my own confidence about our future and provides me knowledge to share. Every now and then, some tough issue will come up, and I can say, “ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Magazine had an article about how to deal with this!â€
Why is the work of ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ important for future generations?
Future generations are not likely to be any less partial to hypercompetitiveness, severe inequality, and defensiveness than this one. I believe that ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ has found the sweet spot of bringing deeply developed “spiritual†qualities, like unconditional love, right into the movements that are poised to solve “wicked†human problems. ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ is willing to fight without withholding love and respect from anyone better than any person or organization I can name. By valuing service to others, we get the highest rewards possible in this moment while building momentum for a better world to come. More than any particular social issue, or quality of journalism or presentation, it is this quality that makes me want to continue supporting ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ
What would you say to a friend who was considering supporting ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ?
I would tell such a person unequivocally that ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ is the most effective place for them to put their resources to help humanity move forward.