Where Our Values Lead Us
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:15PM The American Thanksgiving holiday is this week.
During this holiday many people in the U.S. reflect on what they are thankful for and what they truly value.
Perhaps that’s what all holidays are about in a way, a time for reflection on our values.
At Thanksgiving there are many things to be thankful for.
For instance, how it is possible through our hard work and through the many opportunities available to us to pursue and achieve our values in our privileged lives.
Opportunities that most people in the world don’t have, despite their willingness and ability to work hard for values most people in the world share.
Research has shown that values are fairly universal regardless of cultures or global society.
For example, we all value freedom, peace, human rights and a sustainable world we can all live in.
Those are values that require all of us to work together.
Our role is to relentlessly co-create the opportunities to make our shared values happen.
Our shared values around the world will lead us to a sustainable future.
EJ Wensing, US Virgin Islands
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