Glenn Stewart Coles, 9251 Yonge Street, Suite 8-924, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4C 9T3
Text Box: This morning outside my window, more than one hundred firefighters gathered in a group. After hearing instructions, they formed a long double line, and marched off down the street towards a church and funeral. During instructions, the leader described activities for the end of the funeral, which included lining up on both sides of the street, ‘facing your brothers’. Though some female firefighters may find offense, the use of the term ‘brothers’ awakened recognition that firefighters worked as a unified bonded team. While there may be disagreements within the firehouse, when emergency called each individual became part of the team, working towards the best interests of the group. Of course we also know that the group honors each individual, and will go to extreme effort to ensure the survival of one. In the unity of group, one does not need to lose individuality. The strength of each individual is critical to the group, and self-improvement helps everyone. When each person is committed to the betterment of both self and group, individuality is not an issue. Instead one must learn how to suppress ego. When everyone is special, no one is. The key elements holding a group together are common beliefs, causes and vision. A team is formed by a number of individuals who have all agreed to work together towards a goal. Though each may have interests and commitment outside the group, the time spent together should be focused and effective. When a group is functioning well, each individual draws strength from the connection. Sometimes groups are formed as a workforce, and members have traded participation for a paycheck. Other groups form for charitable causes, for friendship, for activities, or for spiritual support. Whatever reason a group has formed, it becomes stronger as each individual becomes more committed to the group. While some work teams fail when many don’t really care about a project, other groups surpass expectations due to their commitment to purpose. Literary trivia tells us that there were four swordsmen in ‘The Three Musketeers’. Their success as a team was fueled by their motto, ‘All for one and one for all!’ However, more than anything, what made the team invincible was their commitment to a common cause. When people really believe in something, they find ways to work with other people to achieve results. When manifesting change, it helps to have assistance. © Copyright Glenn Stewart Coles, 2006 First Published October 22, 2006

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In the unity of group, one does not need to lose individuality.