Having a care: Sungsoo Kim’s Thought for the Week

‘How can we be both independent and dependent?’

by Sungsoo Kim 13th June 2025

Among Friends, we celebrate that of God in everyone, which includes a reverence for the dignity of each person’s leadings, gifts, and capacity to discern truth. This respect often manifests as encouragement for self-reliance, a DIY spirit, grounded not in individualism but in trust that each of us is guided and equipped by the Light. From early Quaker testimonies of plain living to our modern-day decision-making, we honour the power of a person listening inwardly and acting faithfully.