== The [[Identity]] Model of Action ==
Consider the research of [https://gsbapps.stanford.edu/facultyprofiles/biomain.asp?id=65055919 James March], a professor of political science at Stanford University. March contends that people use one of two basic models for decision making. The first ''consequences'' model involves a mental comparison of alternatives in order to maximize the benefit to cost ratio. The second [[Identity]] model uses the answers to three questions to make a decision:
* Who am I?
* What kind of situation is this?
* What would someone like me do in this situation?
These questions of [[Identity]] in action are fundamental to our [[DailyPractice]]. We believe that a meaningful life comes from [[bringing life]] via actions and activities that both reinforce our core identity and help us grow toward the selves we aspire to be.
[[Action]] and [[Reflection]] are the two pillars of our [[Daily Practice]]. We seek to balance and strengthen both pillars. During our reflective [[Daily Practice]] we explore the question of "Who am I?" and consider ways to better align our words and our actions with our highest aspirations. During our active [[Daily Practice]] we contribute to [[Life]] in ways that are consistent with our [[Identity]].
== Other Sources Related to [[Identity]] ==
* [http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/17 Passion Drives Us] and [http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/19 Embrace Passion]
* [[Starfarer]] and [[Being a Starfarer]]
* Happy in the Sun ... children's book
== Examples of Declarations of Identity ==
I am a [[Starfarer]]. I [[Bring Life]].
I am [[SolSeed]], a child of the [[Earth]] and [[Sun]], awakened by Starlight, growing, nurturing, discovering ... I Bring Life!
I am a stand for the self expression of others. I listen for the greatness in everyone I encounter.
In the style of [[Landmark Education]]:
* "Who I am is the possibility of community and connection."
* "Who I am is the possibility of self reliance and deep connection with the earth."
* "Who I am is the possibility of health and dilligence."