Pledge is not an idea. It is fortitude and passion, and insatiable thirst.
We entered the Quest with goodwill, knowing that we cannot leave until we resolve it. That time is now.
Pledge is not an idea. It is fortitude and passion, insatiable thirst. We are aiming for new words, new concepts, new identity. Pledge means reconstructing the dilemma we began with, from the inside out, so that it ceases to exist. It means resolving the problem before it is formed. It is the challenge to integrate inner and outer, self and society. It is choiceless awareness. It is becoming a citizen of the world we are forging, Visionary Citizen.
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Make money a force for good in your life. Reduce the time and energy you spend getting and using things.
Support businesses that are striving for good.
Do not steal, exploit, or cause suffering.
Select a just vocation. Do not leave your personal values at the door.
'Just doing my job' is never enough.
Just doing my job' is not enough Of course, we are required to follow instructions and enforce rules. But we need to do more than that – we need to take account of the role of our profession in society. Even when it might be necessary to do something uncomfortable, there is always a place for being caring and thoughtful.
– First, try to understand the effect of what you do. Never enforce a policy without thinking about its implications.
– Do not lie, mislead, or manipulate.
– Every situation should be addressed on its own terms. Be willing to recognize differences and make exceptions.
– Do what is right, even if that means risking your personal success or security.
Select a just vocation1. It involves something in which you have a passionate interest. Do it because you choose to, not because you have to.
2. It challenges and nourishes you.
3. It does no harm.
4. It serves humanity in some way.
Limit your dependence on money"There is nothing more important in the culture of man than to resist the dangers of commerce.” Ralph Waldo Emerson