Purpose is built together

Purpose takes form as we built on it together.

Amidst the details and deadlines that too often dominate our lives, we can lose touch with what really counts. 

And then a simple conversation or an unexpected event returns us to that sense of purpose with the reminder of the power in a small group working together. 

It was a recent event on a volunteer excursion to Mexico that brought this message home. 

My family and I said yes to an invite from friends of ours to go to a part of the world in need of shelter and to construct a house. The goal was  to build a home in 4.5 days in a suburb village of Ensenada Mexico for a family of 6 (Dad, Mom and 4 children). 

We departed from Canada, where we take for granted such things as a roof over our heads, and prepared for a family adventure and scene of substantial need.

This was a rugged region that had endured more than its share of difficulties, but we were greeted by an uplifting spirit in the community. The families and the volunteer crew all connected in a purposeful and fun way. Daily we took the drive out to our work site to build a house. Before we knew it, a house was constructed, a home was built — but something greater was created.

The discovery was that home is where the heart is, no matter where you are, and hearts need a shelter. Working to build a structure/house with the Family turning it in to a home created something much bigger for all who were involved.

In my personal life and in by business affairs at Hahn Builders Inc., there is a spirit of collaboration. I often quote “ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork” in my conversations and social media posts.  I truly believe this is fundamental. 

WHY? because it can change the world.

We can’t do it alone, and we are better for it when we pool our abilities and help out in our community. 

It’s a celebration every time we harness the power of a team and act on this simple pledge.