The HeartWork Pulse

Every day, millions of people give their time and creativity to the world without asking for anything in return. Think of YouTube tutorials, TikTok videos, or personal blogs. Behind them are countless hours of unpaid labor — people sharing knowledge, skills, or joy. We take it for granted, but this is a striking form of a gift economy in action. Nature has always operated on this principle. When I walk through our garden, I see it overflowing with black currants, plums, apples, pears, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and grapes. Who benefits? The birds, the insects, we humans and the sheep. Our […]