What Really is Unity?

Psalm 133

Psalm 133:

How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore.

Queries:

What is "unity"? What does it look and feel like?

When have I had meaningful experiences of Quaker unity?

What does disunity feel like? What are the consequences of disunity? What are the opportunities, if any?

Is unity a worthwhile goal? Why? Why not?

Do we cultivate unity or do we discover it? Both? When one or the other?

What are some possible connections between curiosity and unity?

Jesus prayed for unity, that his followers would be “one” (John 17). What hopes does this prayer reflect?