# Our Guiding Principles

## Mission Statement and Guiding Principles

Nyland builds and celebrates conscious community. We honor connectedness, sustainability, integrity, participation, creativity, and the sacred. We empower individuals to manifest their dreams to benefit themselves, Nyland and the greater community, with respect for our agreements and differences.

### Connectedness

- Show up
- Listen well to others
- Know your neighbors
- Respect other’s viewpoints & choices
- Don’t let feelings fester - talk face to face

### Sustainability

- Live lightly - recycle, reuse, compost
- Treat the land well
- Keep your balance, know your boundaries

### Integrity

- Know your responsibilities
- Assume good intentions
- Keep your word
- Use the conflict resolution process

### Participation

- Participate in the community process
- Find your fit, do your part
- Stay informed
- Do your best​

### Creativity

- Take initiative
- Create the community you want
- Look for the win-win in every situation

### Sacred

- Be kind
- Consider the impact of your actions
- Relationship before outcome
- Show up