Values are the cornerstone of community. Without them, it is as if we have lost the tools needed to proceed with growth. Be it with the vision, moving onward towards the mission, or to maintain what we have built thus far.
Essential, in this, is a grounded, safe energy. Without it, there is no solid footing for roots and no real foundation for growth.
A community without shared values doesn’t last, and it rarely moves in the same direction for long. So the values here aren’t decorative. They aren't fancy phrases or flashy marketing keywords. They are what allow us to work well together, to thrive and build trust in each-other. This is how we can create something meaningful steadily throughout time.