Evolution of Nurturers Part 1

Thinking about the disparity of income throughout history, I speculate that evolution has created two basic and distinct temperaments in humans. The difference in perspectives of people with these personalities has allowed the gap in living standards to widen in the global economy. Nurturers, by their very nature, often are unable to stand up for their rights for a living wage and decent working conditions. Being able to care for the sick, vulnerable, or dependent requires letting go of a certain urge to promote self-interest. Other people can be blind to the distress of the vulnerable in cyclical poverty, blaming the condition of the destitute on their inability to fight for a better wage, even though that aggressive spirit is by definition switched off in their genetic code. Maybe some people believe that because nurturers love their jobs, which is an unequivocal requirement for an effective nurturer, adequate financial compensation is not necessary. Why should they be paid more, if they are willing to work for less because they love the job? Why don't they just leave and take another job? This attitude can only be held if there is an inability to see the emotional connection between the nurturer and the dependent person, animal, plant or thing. Are we genetically unable to see the daily suffering of our nurturers, or can we see it and refuse to take action because we don't understand why they can't stand up for themselves?

Earth Alchemists

This month's issue of Central PA magazine, a published by WITF in Harrisburg, features a house in Perry County that was designed by Jeff Dardozzi of the Earth Alchemists. The article explains the architect's philosophy of sustainable architecture. Mr. Dardozzi and the interior designer from his firm plan to visit my Interior Design class to discuss this more earth-friendly method of building. I'm tremendously excited to hear about this Central Pennsylvanian's commitment to the environment.