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I’ve been reflecting on how we relate to the things in our lives. Ownership is the language we usually use — “my house, my car, my money.” Ownership implies control and the right to use something for personal good.

But stewardship feels deeper. Stewardship is about being entrusted with something, whether it’s a resource, a relationship, or even our own skills, and taking care of it for the greater good. It asks us to consider not just what we gain from it, but what we leave behind.

Think about nature. If I own a piece of land, I might feel justified in using it however I like. But if I see myself as its steward, I feel responsible for nurturing it, preserving it, and ensuring it thrives for future generations.

The same applies to wealth. Ownership says, “This is mine to spend.” Stewardship asks, “How can I use this in a way that creates value for others as well?” Even with relationships, stewardship shifts the focus from what we take to how we care, support, and contribute.

The truth is, ownership ends with us. Stewardship continues. When we approach life with a steward’s mindset, we move from self-centered living toward something bigger — a life that leaves a mark beyond our own good.