Bucking Economic Greed

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Jacob Needleman
Professor of philosophy, San Francisco State University; author of Money and the Meaning of Life and several other books

Of course, there are many enterprises and projects that are worthy of support, and many individuals worthy of being helped. But there is one use of money that is rarely mentioned, but that in its way is one of the most beneficent uses of money in the world. I am referring to the use of money and wealth to further one?s own pursuit of truth and inner development. The world needs many things, but nothing more urgently than men and women of wisdom and conscience. To those who wish to put their dollars to good use in the world, I would suggest they consider seeking out the help that would enable them to work at becoming within themselves men and women who actually can see reality and understand the Good. It is not easy; it takes a great hunger, and the freedom that money brings can be a tremendous help in finding the guidance that is necessary.

For more on Jacob Needleman, visit www.jacobneedleman.com

Joe Sibilia
President, Meadowbrooklane Capital, and founder of the Gasoline Alley Foundation

Where you work, how you spend your money, how you spend your time, and how you invest what?s left over contribute to the common good. If you decide to work for a company that pollutes waterways, or employs slave labor, or engages in illicit trade while investing your money in a socially responsible mutual fund, you?re really only kidding yourself. Every time you spend money on a product or service, you are making an investment in that company. You contribute to profits and support their business model. Every time you decide to engage in a social or cultural event, you support and contribute to its sustainability. It?s shifting your thoughts, conscious living. It ain?t easy. And once you begin to think about it, it becomes a lifelong journey. To be on the journey with like-minded individuals makes the trip that much better. The travelers will benefit the future generations. That?s really the goal: leaving the place a little better for the next generation.

Meadowbrooklane Capital is at www.meadowbrooklane.com

Mark Finser
President and CEO, Rudolf Steiner Foundation (RSF)

So much in our world today tries to separate us from our money. We?re told to buy this, invest in that, give to this. What we have tried to focus on at our foundation is how individuals can stay connected with their money all the way through its movement. Money moves when you buy something, it moves when you invest, it moves when you give. And each one of these transactions has a different quality to it. If individuals and organizations can stay awake and consciously follow how their money moves in the world, it is far more satisfying and has far more impact.

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