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The world we are in now is not a friendly one…survival of the fittest is the rule.
The society we are living is not considerate…the weak is measured as a liability.
The battleground is no longer simple…commercialism is stronger; competition is fiercer.
For organizations to thrive and missions to survive, “UNITY” is a necessity.
But to be clear…”Unity is oneness, not sameness.”
“Oneness” is different from “sameness”. To unite does not mean everyone should be confined to just one thought, practice, principle, and belief. “Oneness” is individuality and differences working in “unity”. There is a great power that lies in it that no individual can put in reality.
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – J. K. Rowling
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa
“Where there is unity, there is a victory.” – Publilius Syrus
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
“Unity is a strength…when there are teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie J. T. Stepanek
The geese flying in V formation is teaching us something. Let us humbly learn from them. (Story from the book of Fr. Frank Mihalic SVD)
“As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. (People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.)
When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. (If we have as much sense as the goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are.)
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. (It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs.)
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. (What do we say when we honk from behind?)
Finally, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out from the formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. (If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other all the time.)
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