Thought for Today

Achieving Peace in this World

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds. We can send so-called ‘peacekeeping forces’ into areas of conflict, but peace cannot be opposed from the outside with guns. Only by creating peace within ourContinue reading “Achieving Peace in this World”

Something You Give Away

“Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away. ” ― Robert Fulghum

The Care of Human Life

“The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.”— Thomas Jefferson

Keep Peace Within Yourself

“First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.” Thomas a Kempis

We Will Know Peace

“We will know peace the day we truly know ourselves.”— Maxime Lagacé

Peace is a Process

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” —John F. Kennedy

Your Inner Peace

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” —Dalai Lama

Never Be in a Hurry

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” —Saint Francis de Sales

A Universal Thing

You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is universal thing, taught by all religions. Thich Nhat Hanh (Related: Peace Is Every Step, Amazon book) Today’s quote is one of those thingsContinue reading “A Universal Thing”