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"...when we understand the joys and sufferings of life, and still operate out of hope and light, the world has the opportunity to create Heaven on Earth." |
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We Are The World Time For Change - John Perkins The Millenium Development Goals - Micah 6-8 The Millenium Development Goals - Evangelical Lutherans The Millenium Development Goals - Episcopals Don't Give Up - Gono & Alicia Keys Waiting for the World to Change - John Mayer Prayer for Mankind - Caroline MacKay |
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Discussion - Discuss: This is my vision for a better world, and this is what I am going to do about it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rutte quotes: "We need to be realistic and altruistic, together. We need to be pragmatic#dreamers. We need to combine our inner and outer worlds in the visioning#process" (106) "We seek a world that works, and want to make a difference." (95/6) "Vaclav Havel: Only a new spiritual vision can save civilization." (105) "Do we see roadblocks or stepping stones ahead of us? Begin with a goal, and a commitment to it." (117) "Distinguish between optimism and hope. Optimism is a human characteristic. Hope is what our faith offers us to face the challenges out there." "Think globallly, act locally. We want to implant the ideas we have#discovered into the hearts and minds of others. Our families, our congregation, our workplaces, and beyond." "An open heart is able to expand consciousness." "We need education that leads to action. Visuals and people from affected places that inspire us and our congregation to greater awareness and#response." "We seek more balance in the world - economic, political, and spiritual." |
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