Vision Statement | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Mac Thomson (machappyvalley.com) | |
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 95 13:49 CDT |
> Awhile back we urged people to send their cohousing group's visions to > the list server so people could see the kinds of things that are > important to others. Also helpful would be the group's agreements with > each other -- interpersonal, business, etc. > Anything you have, even working drafts, may well help other groups. In response to Mike M 's call for Vison & Mission Statements, here's ours: VISION To create and live in a community which fosters harmony with each other, the larger community, and Nature. VALUES Our Values are the ideals which we try to live by as a community. Honesty and Trust We act with openness and honesty because of the trust we have in each other. We have the courage and trust to speak up when we see contradictions or inconsistencies between our behavior and our stated values and goals. Cooperation Through generosity, sharing, and compassion, we live cooperatively with one another. When appropriate, we place the interests of the community ahead of our personal self interests. Support Our community supports friendship and an extended family environment, thereby creating a sense of belonging. We support the growth of each other individually and the relationships amongst us. Each of us is willing to work on our own personal growth (communication skills, compassion and understanding, facilitation skills, etc.) so that we can improve those relationships. Respect We respect the freedom of each person to live as he/she chooses, so long as that doesn't interfere with others in the community to do the same. We respect personal privacy. We respect diversity in ideology, spirituality, interests, talents, beliefs, opinions, race, age, income, etc., etc., etc. and welcome expressions of that diversity. Equality and Fairness We value every member, including children, equally and treat them with fairness. Stewardship We live gently on the Earth. We are thankful for Nature's resources being conscious to take good care of them and use them efficiently. Safety Our community is a safe place emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc. Balance We maintain balance in our community life: between group and individual; between building for tomorrow and enjoyment of today; between heart, mind, and soul; etc., etc., etc. Responsibility Each of us, as well as all of us as a community, takes responsibility for our actions. Flexibility Creating community is an ongoing process. We remain flexible to change. Mac Thomson San Juan Cohousing Mac [at] HappyValley.com Durango, Colorado "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard - via registered copy of BulkRate 2.0 --Sent from HappyValley FirstClass BBS 904.246.9255
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