Today, the family and friends of Cal Stoney will remember and celebrate his life – one that, clearly, was “well-lived.”
I’m not sure we pause enough to think deeply about what that phrase should mean for us. But, as I think of Cal’s life, I see suggestions for us all.
- Seeking purpose and meaning – a life well-lived should mean that we seek purpose and meaning in ways that align with the values that we come to embrace. Cal brought a thoughtful, philosophical approach to generosity and giving that our firm borrows from everyday.
- Seeking joy and peace – a life well-lived should mean that we seek joy and peace, within ourselves and also with others. Cal’s humor and brightness were regularly on display and quickly put others at ease.
- Seeking to make a difference – a life well-lived should mean that we seek to impact others in positive and helpful ways – that we are additive and not decremental. Cal’s professional and personal legacies are filled with stories of goodness, generosity, and deep care.
As one of our firm’s longest-serving business partners and friend, Cal’s life fully met this depiction. I was honored to know him, to learn from him, and be influenced by his well-lived life.
Thank you, Cal.
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