Sunday, June 10, 2007

Mission Statement

Alright. It's time for the Bergren's to step into the 00's and give this blog thing a go. Our first entry introduces briefly our family philosophy for the time being. We say for the time being because we accept all things change in the world. "When you're finished changing you're finished" Benjamin Franklin

Why a mission statement?
We find it a little weird when culture puts so much energy into commerce to the point where non-living, non-breathing organizations with no feelings have a mission statement and more direction then families. We believe we should have a mission statement as well to guide us.

Bergren Mission:
Create meaningful memories full of love, compassion, harmony, balance and learning.

Obviously there's much more to it, but in the end our goal when we die is to have experienced being alive. "When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves and our own self-preservation, we undergo a truly heroic transformation of consciousness. The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure."
Joseph Campbell

Whew...we got the heavy stuff out of the way. Now it's time to document and share the Bergren Band journey for all of our family and friends.