Last spring, three important conferences were held on the theme of universal ethics and values. At The Universal Ethics Millennium Conference at the United Nations, each speaker without exception noted that spirituality is a common element in our humanity and one that we need to include in all policy debates. All three of these conferences explored the relationship between spirituality and government and how we must elect compassionate leaders who express that compassion in their policies and programs. Finally, unity can never be achieved without transparency. Systems of government, multi-national corporations and institutions must be open with regards to their motivations and operations.
Secret agendas are more and more difficult to conceal.
The faces of unity then, are transparent faces. Faces that let the light shine through, faces that manifest a youthful spirit. Whatever color, whatever nationality, whatever orientation the faces of unity are OUR faces and we are beginning to recognize each other. Barbara L. Overby is President of the Board of Directors of The Lifebridge Foundation. Larry Auld is Secretary of the Board and Program Director of The Lifebridge Foundation.