Para. 6 Values (Vol 2 No 31)
6. We acknowledge that a transformative path of inclusion and integrity involves living responsible and compassionate lives in community with others. Such a path asks us to adopt values supporting social equality and connectedness. It entails non-violent peacemaking and considered forgiveness. It invites passion and action for social justice, and stewardship of the earth and all its life forms. It encourages humour, challenge, and acts of generosity. At its centre is an awareness of oneness: one with the ‘sacred’, with ourselves, with others, with the universe.
Transforming is the path we take
With others, to community;
This path involves compassion bold,
Inclusion and integrity.
The values this path asks of us
Is to adopt, uphold, support
Equality, connectedness
In social action, noble thought.
This path entails a peaceful stance;
It seeks non-violence in its heart;
And with forgiveness at its core
Has harmony its counterpart.
This path invites a passion strong
In stewardship of all the earth,
For all life forms and nature’s charm,
For us to recognize its worth.
This path encourages and prompts
Good humour, challenge, deeds of grace;
With acts of generosity
To bring a smile to every face.
The centre of this path we find
A oneness, we can all rehearse,
With self, the ‘sacred’, others too,
A oneness with the universe.
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