Peace

Living in Peace

“Living in peace has transformative power!” ― Germany Kent

In the early days of the Trump presidency I found myself beginning to get caught up in the “we have to resist” frenzy. Living in a rather remote area and travel being difficult for us right now kept us from rushing off to participate in marches, rallies and other forms of “protest.” So I participatedContinue reading “So How Do We Resist?”

Light a Candle for Peace

This is the day every year that I ask you to join Bob and I in meditating and/or praying for world peace.

Thought for Today

“To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life – bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live then, and only then, can you begin to find inner peace.” — Peace Pilgrim Peace Pilgrim quotes

Thought for Today

“Inner peace doesn’t come from getting what we want, but from remembering who we are.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Peace Pilgrim

Mildred Lisette Norman Ryder also known as “Peace Pilgrim” was a pilgrim for peace. After a 15 year spiritual transformation she spend 28 years walking 25,000 miles. She did this with no money and no organization behind her, “fearlessly calling for international as well as personal disarmament.” Her message was of “overcoming evil with good,Continue reading “Peace Pilgrim”

Thought for Today

“There is a place in you where there is perfect peace.” — A Course in Miracles

Thought for Today

“When there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person. When there is beauty in the person, there is harmony in the house. When there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation. When there is there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” ChineseContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Thought for Today

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. – Thich Nhat Hanh

Let it Start in Me

The world is in turmoil. Change is coming and fear is in the air. There are those who are arming themselves and urging others to do likewise. They believe this is the only way to bring the world back to where they believe it should be and used to be. But is this really theContinue reading “Let it Start in Me”