VALUES
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Who We Are In dedicating ourselves to lifelong personal growth, friendship, respect for the environment, and service to others, we aspire to embody the following values:
WISDOM We respect the diversity of paths to personal growth. Deepening our connections to the natural world and others in the place that we live is a significant part of conscious aging. COMMUNITY We live in a respectful, egalitarian community of active elders and use consensus or supermajority vote to guide our decision making. We have created a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environment that nurtures a sense of community and individual contentment. FRIENDSHIP We value one another and the expression of mutual caring. We cherish and celebrate our diverse origins, joys, talents, beliefs, and life experiences. ENVIRONMENT We affirm a sustainable future by conserving resources and living ever more lightly on the Earth. SERVICE We offer service to the larger community both as individuals and as representatives of Sand River. |
"Without a community
you cannot be yourself. The community is where we draw the strength to effect changes in [ourselves]." —Malidoma Somé HOME ORIGINS SELF-GOVERNANCE COHOUSING |