I
For an aim to be realised, it requires a vehicle.
In this sense, a group is an embodiment of the aim.
A group comes together in service of the aim.
The aim is more important than the group, and more important than the individuals comprising the group.
The aim comes first.
The group comes second.
The individuals find their place.
II
A group exists for a limited period of time: any aim has a limited time-frame available to be realised.
If the window of opportunity closes before the group discharges the tasks necessary to achieve the aim, something is lost.
III
A group may take on a life of its own, more than the energies of the individual group members added together.
The quality, quantity and intensity of the energies within the group may become transformative, both within and without the group.
The group identity may continue on, even when the members have dispersed.
IV
A group brings together differences in experience, knowledge, talent, determination, commitment, qualities of person: a proliferation of opportunities beyond those available to an individual.
V
We join a group because we feel the necessity:
so something can happen which otherwise would not;
so that potential may become actual;
because I can’t do what I wish to do on my own.
VI
What is needed to be a member of a group?
To be present.
To see ourself.
To see others.
To accept ourself.
To accept others.
To know that service to the group is an act for oneself, in our wider personal interest: knowing that, at a certain point, we are the same person.
To act against gravity.
VII
Action within oneself, within the group, within the world, perhaps even further.
Robert Fripp
Friday 9th. July, 2025;
Bredonborough, Middle England.