NEW Nature Walks 2/99

NEW Quotes by Type 2/99

FLIERS/POSTERS to Share (update 09/21/97)

QUOTES (alphabetically by first word)

FLOWER GARDEN (updated 9/25/97) (please copy and email/share with others)

POEMS (with a few quotes)

more... POEMS/PROSE (byTitle)

MISSION :
Act as a positive force by volunteering to share Knowledge, Empower others, advocate Kindness, and provide Encouragement today!

PRINCIPLES:
1) Share knowledge and empower others
2) Lift burdens and provide encouragement
3) Work to achieve the potential of self and others
4) Appreciate multiple perspectives and seek truth
5) Accept responsibility for actions and inactions
6) Identify causes and implement long-term solutions
7) Minimize violence, prejudice, apathy, and waste
8) Advocate kindness, prevention, accountability & teamwork
9) Value life and nature without boundaries
10) Visualize a positive future, smile, and seize today
11) Think, care, try, and raise awareness now

MINDSET:
It is only in the human mind that the world is divided by invisible lines; where there is only one right point of view; and where differences are categorized and labeled as better or worse. The world can be changed by changing one's mind resulting in modified perspectives, perceptions, expectations, and actions.

TEAM STRUCTURE:
There are no committees, elected leaders, or meetings. Nor are there any bureaucratic, political, power structures involved. The "Team" consists of individuals who believe in and are willing to ACT in a manner consistent with the mission, principles, and goals. Each team member (Paladin) is considered a peer worthy of equal respect regardless of distinctions such as gender, religion, wealth, education level, race, job title, political views, or age. The power of the team is based on the combined voluntary actions of diverse individuals with different strengths and weaknesses. The ability of each individual to uphold the mission under daily pressure, adversity, and criticism will determine the success of the team. Friendship and community among Paladins is encouraged on an individual basis.

MOTIVATION:
We live in a world where positive action is needed now. It is important to realize that the act of a single caring person can create hope and foster the strength necessary for many others to stand up against the negative forces which surround them. It is also important to remember that all it takes for evil to triumph is for good individuals to do nothing. How one actually invests the 1,440 minutes available each day is the true reflection of what is valued. Ask yourself what type of world you want it to be and then take action to create it today.

GREETING/MOTTO :
Carpe Diem ! [Seize Today]

SYMBOL :
The world enclosed in a heart(love) and viewed from a different perspective
serving as a key to unlock a positive future and to create hope by sharing
Knowledge, Empowerment, Kindness, and Encouragement.

GOALS:
1) Create at least one positive act consistent with the mission each day, and, when possible, keep a record of acts and planned future deeds.
2) Focus on achieving the overall potential of what "could be" by offering one's best effort, and not by focusing on winning, avoiding failure, obtaining perfection, or conforming to the expectations of others.
3) Think "We" instead of "Us vs. Them" by understanding many people are not yet aware that WE are on the same team and have a common destiny.
4) Work to maintain a healthy mind and body in order to affirm respect for self and assure one's ability to act.

DO NOT SEND MONEY:
Please contribute deeds not objects. What is truly of value is the investment of one's time expressed through the deeds which comprise a day - combined with an awareness of daily opportunities for positive action. One can not go back to yesterday or jump forward to tomorrow. The time to act is today.

1. Finding Truth
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