I'm really glad the funding came through!

I really like the "walk and talk" format @andrarchy; for that matter, I like any initiative that is backed up by regular updates from its principals. Nothing kills enthusiasm faster than a lack of sincere communication, and with a system like we have in this community, why not simply incorporate such project updates into the process itself as a form of ongoing pre-release marketing?

Your insight is spot on! Back many moons ago I was a bit of a self-development workshop junkie, which included a number of presentations that focused on the thing we broadly call "work purpose." Hereunder, the notion that work can be broadly looked at in the categories of "calling" (truly meaningful work); "craft" (acceptable work, but you derive your true meaning in life from non-work activities); and "drudgery," that thing so many people are/feel trapped in...and which causes us to self-medicate with anything from diversions to chemicals.

My key takeaway about working at your Calling is being able to sincerely say "Yes, I would still be doing this, even if I were not being paid to do it!"

All the best to you, on the path ahead!