Lately, I have been humbled. I’ve been thinking a lot about Emmanuel Levinas and his contributions to philosophy, particularly existentialism and phenomenology. He says many relevant and fascinating things, one of which is that we must be aware of (our) materiality, which includes the spiritual as well as the physical in his system of thought. It’s the material that places us in the present, for when we suffer, we are forced to confront the present, we are forced to confront the moment, no matter how hard this is. I have had to do that lately in my life. I will … Continue reading Why I Chose Legacy Initiative (Disappointments) by Phoenix

On August 7, 2016, The Legacy Initiative was covered in a news story. Check it out here: http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/community-organization-feeds-hundreds-of-homeless Continue reading In the News: Feed the Streets

Today’s really been a day of reflection for me.   I started my day out really early, building a website and a blog on Smashing Stigmas.   Before I left the house I did my routine to set my intentions for the day and ask Divine to guide me where I am supposed to be.   I then was picked up early by my good friend Jennifer. We went to meet the rest of our crew where we prepared 900 burritos, and set up bags of clothes and hygiene supplies for when we go out and be of service to the … Continue reading Smashing Stigmas by Dan Davidson

The momentum is there. Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of this, but it’s there.   Many of us are struggling with something. Whether that be depression and anxiety or some other aspect of mental illness, physical illness, stress and strain from work and life and responsibilities, or just the pummeling and pounding that comes from being a part of the human condition, the human race: It’s there. We all probably struggle in some way or another.   I’ve seen the struggle with those in the non-profit I work with. Some struggle with physical ailments, others with mental, some both. … Continue reading Momentum (Movement) by Phoenix

This past week, has been, struggle. For me, personally, dealing with mental health and the fears that naturally brings. For our nation, who is tearing apart at the seams politically, working hard to stay stable amidst shootings of African American men, among other concerns. For our community, which seems sometimes to be bombarded with apathy and misunderstanding, xenophobia and fear, hatred and negativity.   On July 9, 2016, I led a squad on our Feed the Streets Outreach for The Legacy Initiative.   It started off well enough. I found out that one of my homeless friends, who came to … Continue reading Mitchell Heisman, Struggle, and the Humanitarian Dream of Compassion by Phoenix

I’d like to share some of my experiences that I’ve had the privilege of having through my leadership within Legacy Initiative. When Travis first approached me over four years ago with the idea of wanting to make a difference in the community and by becoming the change we wish to see in the world, I was completely on board and wanted to be a part of something bigger and something that would last well beyond my lifetime. The name Legacy Initiative has a profound and powerful meaning: Legacy meaning that what we choose to accomplish today will continue through the … Continue reading My Legacy Experience by Tedd Mills