Espirational

Be a peacemaker

“If you want to bring the world closer to peace, be a peacemaker by creating peace whenever you can. If you find yourself engaged in an argument that only stirs anger in the heart, quickly make peace and carry on.” ― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

The positive affirmation of peace

“We will not build a peaceful world by following a negative path. It is not enough to say we will not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it. We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war, but on the positive affirmation of peace.” — Martin Luther King,Continue reading “The positive affirmation of peace”

a supreme self who is eternally at peace

“We don’t realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

An inseparable part of our being

“Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.” —Mahatma Gandhi

Have your thoughts brought you inner peace?

“There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?” — Peace Pilgrim

Let others live in peace

“If you want to live a peaceful life, let others live in peace.” ― Debasish Mridha

Will you leave peace behind you?

“If you enjoy peace now, remember it is out of the toils of those who were gone before you. The question is “will you leave peace behind you when you are gone?” ― Israelmore Ayivor

Are you Registered?

This is a bonus post today because I am addressing Americans. I try not to do that here, but I feel this is needed. I hope our friends and followers from the rest of the world will bear with me. Please check out the regular post for today. Are you registered to vote? The deadlineContinue reading “Are you Registered?”

How does your family celebrate?

Does your family celebrate a December light holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or something else)? How do you usually celebrate? How do you see your celebration being different in 2020? Do you see any new traditions or ways of celebrating coming? Do you have some great ideas for socially distant celebrations? I am lookingContinue reading “How does your family celebrate?”