Thought for Today

“Extremism is the root of all conflict, those who wish to be a peace, follow the middle path of compassion and love for all.” — Kemmy Nola

“Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel lovedContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Thought for Today

“History has shown us that our tendency to colonize and exploit other regions has always backfired. This planet can be made a happier, more peaceful place to live in, but the change will have to come from within the hearts of all of us living here.” — Jagad Guru Chris Butler

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“We need to meditate on what is peaceful. Once we have ‘filled up’ in this way, we once again have an abundance of love to send out into the world.” ~ Jean Shinoda Bolen

Prayer of Saint Francis

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“Declare it. Just the same way we declare war. That is how we will have peace… we just need to declare it.” — John Lennon

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“Be honest with yourself. The world of men is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda

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

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“Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.” ~ Robert Sawyer

Jesus and politics…

A wonderful, thoughtful post by Derek Maul reminding us of the leadership style of Jesus. One that is very much needed, but still rejected today. Derek Maul: Words & Photographs for the Journey After three years of intense teaching, preaching, praying, review, practical application of kingdom principles, talking together, more review, wrangling over the details,Continue reading “Jesus and politics…”