CommonGround 101
Let’s Rediscover our Common Humanity.
Common Ground 101 asks “What do most all humans have in common?”
While our paths may differ, the world we can all imagine lies beyond political and social divisions. By defining ourselves more by what we have in common than what divides us, we build bridges to a new tomorrow.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
A few words can change the world.
"If the future of mankind is not to be jeopardized by conflicting spheres of civilization and culture, we have no alternative but to shift the ray of our attention from that which separates us to that which unites us.”
Drop ten things we all have in common into the form below and watch your contribution help in workplaces, schools and communities around the world.
Restore Your Hope For Humanity
By following Common Ground 101 and giving voice to your own list of commonalities, it will help open your heart to new possibilities for building a more connected and peaceful world.
Common Ground Exists
True connection within any relationship or community begins with understanding the common ground that already exists, even across the political divide.. By sharing Common Ground 101 with your networks and friends, we refocus our world on what connects us,
Add Your Commonalities
Your contribution of ten commonalities impacts your own world and our collaboration impacts the dialogue and listening within the media, between students, within our families, and even builds trust between activists and our government. Together we ratchet down the divisiveness,
Create Mass Outreach
Together we spearhead the movement to rediscover common humanity through social media ads and posts, publications, podcasts and strategically placed billboards. Watch for our workshops, T-Shirts, fine art posters, workbooks and posters for your schools, businesses and community.
How it Works
Share with us commonalities in experiences, values, and aspirations. Whether it’s the majestic sunset, caring for children or being healthy, we all have common ground.
It takes less than 5 minutes!
See Latest Submitted Commonalities:
Al
Charlotte
NC
US
Hunger
Thurst
Fragility
Need to love
Need to be loved
Fear
Desire for good health
Egoes
Desire to be successful
To live a fruitful life
Anna
Non-profit leader
SANTA FE
NM
US
Longing for shared love of family and friends
The desire for good health--physical and mental
The need for clean water and nutritious food
We want to be safe and free from fear and anxiety
The need for fulfillment
The desire to share joy and laughter with one another
Peaceful sleep
Being able to experience beauty in the natural or created world
Linking to our past, and our future
A desire to experience transcendence
debra
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
breathing
birth
awareness
experiences
emotions
love
reason
learning
growth
inspiration
Bill
Poet Laureate of the New Mexico Enchanted Circle/Journalist/Songwriter
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Need to breathe, in and out, in and out.
Joy in dancing.
The blue sky above.
Rain wind snow sun and the changing weather.
The stars above.
Laughter
Pain.
Waking up.
Going to sleep.
Dreaming.
PRICE
Chief Creative Officer
Lamy
New Mexico
United States
Existence
Love
Mother Earth
curiosity
Life Cycle
Emotions
Rituals
Language
Art
Stories
Raphael
Lecturer
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
Faith
Life and death
Ubuntu - I am, because we are!
Common Ancestor(s)
Storytelling
Life (force, need, motivation)
Understanding (or wisdom)
Desire to be accepted and loved (or liked)
Motivation
Skills and challenges
West
Web Developer
Plymouth
MI
United States
Curiosity drives daily life
Love for stories, imagination
Appreciation for aesthetics
Enjoyment of storytelling or narratives
Seeking understanding and knowledge
Desire to create something
Finding joy in small things
Helping others be their best self
Interest in learning and growth
Caring for and supporting animals
Eric
Lawyer
Taos
NM
United States
Desire for Good health
A baby's laughter
A colorful sunset
Music we grew up with
Safety
Success for our Children
A deep sleep
To be loved
Finding something we've lost
Having enough to Eat
CATHIE
SANTA FE
NM
United States
water
food
shelter in a clean environment
a way to earn a living
a community
personal security
several close friends
honest government
access to teducation
access to unbiased news sources
Share Building Common Ground With Others!
Ready to Play?
The journey to a more connected world is built by millions of small actions. This is yours.
By answering ten simple questions, you contribute to a global map of our shared humanity and help prove that we have more in common than what divides us.
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