Passion mutates into procedures, into rules and roles. Instead of purpose, we focus on policies. Instead of being free to create, we impose constraints that squeeze the life out of us.

It's not differences that divide us. It's our judgments about each other that do.

Ask what's possible, not what's wrong. Keep asking.

Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn't change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what's possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster critical connections. We don't need to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new knowledge, practices, courage and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

We could focus our efforts on discovering solutions that work uniquely for us.

Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence.

Who you are depends on who you meet.