The agenda for this conversation is simple: Introduce yourself to the group, and then read, reflect on, and discuss the statement below. What does it say to you?
                              
                              
                                 
                              
                              
                                As humans,
                                we believe that our highest purpose is to discover,
                                live, and communicate what is needed to achieve a world
                                that functions for the benefit of all life.
                                
                                Our home is a water planet called Earth, cradled in a
                                universe of beauty, mystery, and unfolding drama.
                                
                                We now know that everything from the largest galaxy
                                to the smallest particle is part of one unified,
                                whole, interconnected system.
                                
                                Each of us, individually, is important and unique. However,
                                at this moment in history, we are being called to set aside
                              
                              
                                any narrow self-interests and to act with integrity,
                              
                              
                                consciousness, and a spirit of goodwill.
                                
                                Recognizing our common destiny, we envision a world in
                              
                              
                                which love becomes the prevailing human function,
                              
                              
                                cooperating together with all cultures, races, nations, and
                              
                              
                                religions for the benefit of all life.