* "That living lightly on the Earth and gently with each other is much more important than appearance, affluence, and achievement
* "That healthy living requires not only creativity, action, and good work but also rest and relaxation, so that our work can be productive rather than compulsive
* "That it is much more important to be a good parent, be a good neighbor, and be a good person than to have a successful career, particularly if 'success' is defined purely in monetary terms
* "That truly good work does not consist in making money or in exploiting natural resources, but rather in serving others, often without being noticed
* "That helping others, and dwelling in solidarity with people in need, is more important than prosperity in the suburbs
* "That compulsive shopping is a symptom of disease, not a cure for depression
* "That the world is not a global marketplace, but rather a gorgeous planet, filled with many creatures, each of whom is loved by God on its own terms and for its own sake, and each of whom contains God within
* "That happiness lies not necessarily in 'having my needs met,' but rather in living simply and in service to others
* "That the universe is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects
* "That we are not on our own, because the universe is enfolded within an ultimate grace that renders questions of 'success' and 'failure' irrelevant"