We live in a universe that shows us unity at every scale, yet we persist in creating division. Our efforts to form community often reflect fragmentation rather than the inherent wholeness of existence. We impose order and separation where none exist, missing the deeper truths physics and cosmology reveal. The universe tells a completely different story—that everything is enfolded into everything. These disciplines suggest interconnectedness beyond our comprehension, pointing us toward a shared destiny. It’s time to align with this deeper reality. Our task is not to force unity but to recognize and live into the oneness that already is. The beloved community is not just a human project; it is an expression of the cosmos itself. Together, we can embody this wholeness for the healing of ourselves and the world.
May we live as those who know that everything
is enfolded into everything,
embodying the wholeness that unites us all.
(inspired by Barbara A. Holmes, preface to Race and the Cosmos)