Real wealth grows in communities where people are better
able to see one another's capacities and can discover practical
ways to look out for each other.
When extra help is needed, that help will only contribute to a
person's 'real wealth if it fits into their
'whole life'. This fit works best when people have the
responsibility, authority and support to plan and direct the
assistance they need - and if people's lives aren't separated into
incompatible bureaucratic segments.
Let's build on what has been accomplished.
It's not just that current practices aren't sustainable.
Current practices aren't right because they too often
diminish real wealth by reducing control, disrupting relationships,
narrowing access and ignoring capacity.
Last Updated : 21 January 2011. Page Author: Laura Bimpson.
