Big ideas are the large, abstract principles and assumptions about an project. They are complex, many-layered “umbrella” statements. They try to encompass the essence of something.
These statements can help you organize and plan a project. It is easier to explain a difficult concept to someone else if you have figured out the main themes.
Initiative is the energy to begin and follow through with a plan. Action comes from within, not from an external source. It is knowing when to act or not. Big ideas Don’t be afraid of failure or mistakes; jumping in and beginning is the only way. Start before you feel ready because the perfect time […]
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Future is the time that has yet to be, that is still to come. Since it hasn’t happened yet, it is of an unknown quality. Big ideas We make our own future with the choices we make today. Anything is possible, for better or worse. Reflect on your own feelings and actions before projecting
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Freedom means little or no restraints. Lack of restrictions on thought or movement. Choices can be made, but with obligations or consequences. Big ideas Freedom is an absence and a presence, a gift and a burden. Structure and discipline are keys to freedom. Our opportunities and choices are the greatest privileges most of us have.
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Injustice is an unfair act, decision, or pattern of behavior that causes someone, or a group, to suffer hardship or to suffer an undeserved loss. Big ideas Judgment of others is judgment of yourself. We all have bias and prejudice within us; how we act on that determined what kind of people we are. Luck
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Healing is to restore to normal health or condition. The process of returning to wholeness or completeness. A regeneration to desirable function. Big ideas We must experience something fully before we can move on. Health is a process, not an outcome. Anything that affirms our humanity is healing. It is never too late to improve,
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A community is a group of like-minded individuals, things or ideas. A common trait unites the members, even though they may be diverse in many other ways. Big Ideas Communication is the key to teamwork and building community. Everyone excluded by a community weakens its strength. The exchange of ideas requires mutual respect and the
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Challenge is an opposing force requiring the full use of one’s abilities, talents, energy and resources to overcome. The force required for real growth. Big ideas Conflict is essential to the nature of the universe. We must adapt to it and make it work for greater goals. Competition requires an adversary and a prize for
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Beauty is anything that creates harmony of form, color, craftsmanship, truthfulness, originality or delight. All that is visually or inherently pleasing. Beauty big ideas Beauty exists in every person, thing, place and situation. The things we value hold our attention and the more attention we give anything the more we appreciate it. Don’t be
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Balance is a process of trying to reach a stable equilibrium. All is in a proportional arrangement. All parts have matched energy, weight or attention. Big ideas Balance is the process and not the end result. The peak emotional state of ecstasy will come when you are on your true path and fully in line
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Awareness is being conscious of what is going on around you and within yourself. You know your strengths, and weaknesses. You don’t hide from the truth. Big ideas Growth is nothing more than expanding your awareness. What you seek is right in front of you. You just need to notice it. Trust that you know
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