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A couple videos which are not strictly "Masonic" but...
they bear meaning to all Freemasons, nonetheless.
A
Declaration of Interdependence
When
in the course of human events, it becomes increasingly necessary
to
recognize the fundamental qualities that connect us,
Then
we must reevaluate the truths we hold to be self-evident:
That
all humans are created equal and all are connected.
That
we share the pursuits of life, liberty, happiness, food, water,
shelter, safety, education, justice,
and
hopes for a better future.
That
our collective knowledge, economy, technology, and environment are
fundamentally interdependent.
That
what will propel us forward as a species is our curiosity, our
ability to forgive,
our
ability to appreciate, our courage,
and
our desire to connect…
That
these things we share will ultimately help us evolve to our
fullest common potential.
And
whereas we should take our problems seriously, we should never take
ourselves too seriously.
Because
another thing that connects us…is our ability to laugh…
and
our attempt to learn from our mistakes.
So
that we can learn from the past, understand our place in the world,
and use our collective knowledge to
create
a better future.
We
can make the future whatever we want it to be.
So
perhaps it’s time that we, as a species, who love to laugh, ask
questions, and connect….
do
something radical and true.
For
centuries, we have declared independence.
Perhaps
it’s now time that we, as humans, declare our interdependence!