Tag Archives: peace

Thought for Today

“Let us examine our attitude toward peace itself. Too many of us think it is impossible. Too many think it unreal. But that is a dangerous, defeatist belief. It leads to the conclusion that war is inevitable—that mankind is doomed—that we are gripped by forces we cannot control. We need not accept that view. OurContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Thought for Today

Better than a thousand hollow words Is one word that brings peace. Better than a thousand hollow verses Is one verse that brings peace. Better than a hundred hollow lines Is one line of the law, bringing peace. Gautama Buddha in “The Thousands” from the Dhammapada as translated by Thomas Byrom http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Peace

Send out the Peace Doves

One of the things I enjoy most about surfing around the internet looking for information for Espirational is the little unexpected gems I sometimes find.  My search for information on Desmond Tutu led me to the website for the Nobel Peace Prize. There I found a game.  Send the Peace Doves out on their missionContinue reading “Send out the Peace Doves”

Thought for Today

“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children.  There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” —Kofi Annan, in “Foreword” to The State of theContinue reading “Thought for Today”