I believe in education as a means
for action.
I believe that integrity and
justice are the building blocks of civility and progress.
I believe in humanity and the
sacrifices that must be endured in order to allow all humans, wherever
dispersed around the world, the right to a voice, an opportunity, and a sense
of security.
I believe in the ability of democracy
and openness to foster coexistence and recognize the power of diversity.
I believe in fellowship and benevolence
as means for working in unity towards a common good.
I believe that empathy is the
world’s greatest emotion; that it alone can overpower evil, and that compassion
can sustain the threat of injustice.
This is my creed. My testament to the world of what I value most, and what my mission in this life entails. After reading Passion Capital by Paul Alofs, I became inspired to define my role in society through the formulation of a creed. Most forward-thinking and entrepreneurial organizations have one, and they serve as foundations for sustainable, lasting entities. Time may pass by, products may change along with consumer tastes, but the core values of an organization remain steadfast. Look to Johnson&Johnson for a creed that has withstood the test of time. As I've mentioned in a previous post, companies that define themselves by the products they sell become prone to extinction. On the contrary, companies that distinguish a purpose for existence through a greater cause do remarkably well in terms of innovating with the times. Look at Boeing, Apple, and Amazon for businesses that seek rewards beyond simple monetary profit, such as social innovation and global empowerment. To an individual, a creed exemplifies that external conditions may vary throughout one's lifetime, but the internal mission and values that one holds himself or herself to remain strong and constant. For without a purpose and meaning to life, there is no life to be lived.
