Thought for Today

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”

Human Suffering Anywhere

Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere. —Elie Wiesel

The Biggest Challenge

“The biggest challenge or biggest crisis knocking on the doors of humankind is fear and intolerance.” — Kailash Satyarhi (Nobel Peace Prize 2014)

Love Comes More Naturally

No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. — Nelson Mandela

Mastering our Thoughts

Peace is not achieved by controlling nations but mastering our thoughts. — John Harricharan You had to know I couldn’t resist commenting on this one. Trying to control nations, political parties or any other people will not bring peace. We must learn to control our own thoughts. From our thoughts come the actions that createContinue reading “Mastering our Thoughts”

Peace for All

“Let us bring equality, justice, and peace for all. Not just the politicians and the world leaders, we all need to contribute. Me. You. It is our duty.” — Malala Yousafzai (Nobel Prize Winner 2014)

Little Bits of Good

“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize 1984)