Reading Edgar Cahn's ideas and words "...We have plenty of people, plenty of work to be done, and an equal time on this Earth. ..." I reflect on the timebanking principle of redefining work for the 2025 edition of the World Report of Time Banks, dedicated to Edgar Cahn and the 30th Anniversary of TimeBanks.Org.
On a weekly basis, I meet people who don't have work or don't have enough work. Yet, I visit various cities and neighborhoods, and I see so much work to be done. I read about scores of unfunded, unpaid people advocating for vulnerable populations in the United States and around the world. When I meet people who want work or are volunteering without being recognized for their contributions, I remind them that their time has value. I remind them they are doing the good work that needs to be done. I encourage them to join a timebank, define their work, earn time currency, and meet their needs while taking care of others on this Earth. I am grateful to have met Edgar Cahn and to continue to learn from him through his work and the people whose lives he touched.