I – Meaning is the basis by which our existence is given value and purpose.

II – Thoughts, intentions, and conduct have meaning.

III – Individuals, groups, places, and objects have meaning.

IV – Meaning is created when feelings are assigned to a given thought, intention, conduct, individual group, place or object.

V – Assigning meaning creates an intellectual, emotional, or spiritual connection to that which is deemed meaningful.

VI – Meaning can be assigned by Faith, theology, culture, family, or by an individual.

VII – Meaning regardless of its origin is always experienced on the individual level.

VIII – That which is assigned meaning should not be treated in a dismissive way.

IX – Meaning will necessarily shift over time.

X – Assigning and honoring meaning is beneficial to the Common Good and to the individual.