“There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” John Adams
I believe what President Adams wanted to convey is that one education is necessary for survival. One education allows us to obtain the skills we need to provide for ourselves and our families. It allows us to gain resources and to provide what we need to live a fruitful life.
How to live a life is perhaps more about giving. What will we give to this world? What will we provide to others with our skills and resources? What ignites our passion and makes us want to be a part of something other than ourselves? What or who do I see in the world that needs my attention and what I can give?
Giving back is what makes life meaningful. It’s what enriches us far beyond the balance in our bank accounts. Even the least advantaged of us wishes to give back to those they perceive need help. Often they are the most generous as they understand what it means to receive a gift that can never be repaid.
Thank you to all of you that give to our cause of ensuring school readiness for children who need access. Your time, talent, and treasures are incredibly appreciated. Thank you for providing educational justice to youngsters who will one day be better able to gain the skills they need to obtain what they want while also learning how to live, investing what they have to share with all of humanity.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, and know you are making a difference in the world with your generosity. Happy 4th of July!