A Golden Thread Will Find You

In 1986, Robert Fulghum’s All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten captured enduring truths about kindness, responsibility, and shared humanity—“Share everything,” “Play fair,” and “Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.” These simple principles continue to guide how we live together. That same spirit shapes A Golden Thread Will Find You, commissioned for the Western Division ACDA Conference, A Tapestry of Voices. Dr. Ben McClendon’s text reminds us that each of us is a golden thread, woven into a larger human tapestry. Through everyday choices rooted in compassion, inclusion, and hope, we strengthen our communities and chart a path toward a more humane world.