Our Core Values
The four pillars that guide our community and shape our approach to personal and collective growth.
Wanderlust
Wanderlust represents our commitment to curiosity and exploration. It's about embracing the desire to discover new places, ideas, and experiences that broaden our perspective and deepen our understanding of the world.
This value encourages us to step outside our comfort zones, question assumptions, and remain open to learning throughout our lives. Whether through physical travel, intellectual exploration, or spiritual journeys, wanderlust keeps us growing and evolving.
How We Practice Wanderlust
- • Organizing group travels and cultural exchanges
- • Facilitating learning workshops and skill-sharing sessions
- • Encouraging exploration of new ideas and perspectives
- • Supporting participants in pursuing their curiosities
How We Practice Usefulness
- • Community service projects and volunteer initiatives
- • Skill-sharing programs that benefit the wider community
- • Supporting local nonprofits and causes
- • Mentorship and educational programs
Usefulness
Usefulness is about contributing meaningfully to our communities through service, skill-sharing, and creating positive impact in the lives of others. It's the recognition that our individual gifts and talents are meant to be shared for the greater good.
This value drives us to ask not just "What can I gain?" but "What can I give?" It encourages us to use our resources, knowledge, and abilities in ways that uplift others and strengthen our communities.
Livelihood
Livelihood encompasses supporting sustainable ways of living and working that honor both personal fulfillment and collective well-being. It's about finding work that aligns with our values and contributes to a better world.
This value recognizes that how we earn our living matters. It encourages us to seek careers and create businesses that not only sustain us financially but also feed our souls and benefit society.
How We Practice Livelihood
- • Supporting sustainable and ethical businesses
- • Career development and professional mentorship
- • Entrepreneurship support and business networking
- • Promoting work-life balance and meaningful careers
How We Practice Friendship
- • Regular community gatherings and social events
- • Support networks and peer mentorship programs
- • Conflict resolution and communication workshops
- • Creating spaces for authentic connection and sharing
Friendship
Friendship is about building genuine connections and nurturing supportive relationships that create lasting bonds and mutual growth. It's the foundation of our community and the heart of everything we do.
This value emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships, mutual support, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. True friendship involves both giving and receiving, celebrating successes and supporting each other through challenges.
Living Our Values
These values aren't just words on a page—they're the active principles that guide our board's decisions, shape our programs, and define our community culture. Everyone connected with Disciples of WULF is encouraged to embody these values in their daily lives.