The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY held its monthly general meeting on Thursday, May 15 under the theme of UN International Day of Families. The meeting usually opens with a minute of silence followed by reflections from a chosen “Keeper of the Sacred” and insights from a guest speaker. BK Sabita Geer, Vice-chair of the committee was the “Keeper” and opened the conversation by sharing insights about the significance and purpose of family, both biological and global, in nurturing and upholding universal principles.
- Families are seen as the initial and most influential setting where values are instilled, and children learn about what is beneficial and what’s not, where unconditional love prevails all.
- Families play a crucial role in shaping a child’s consciousness and understanding of the world.
- Souls, not just Individuals: viewing each one as a soul, a divine light, connected to a universal spirit, fostering respect and understanding.
- Higher Purpose of Relationships: our relationships, including family bonds, have a higher purpose beyond individual happiness, existing for the greater good. Families can act as “beacons of light” and inspire positive change within their communities and the world.
- A sense of “global family or brotherhood” recognizes that all human beings are interconnected and part of a larger spiritual family, including all life on the planet.
- Families embody spiritual principles like simplicity, purity, and sustainability which can create a ripple effect, contributing to a more positive global consciousness.
In essence, family serves not only as a social unit but also as a spiritual space where values are nurtured, relationships are fostered for a higher purpose, and individuals can learn and grow together, contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious world.
