“Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It’s when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately avoid violence and adopt methods to solve the problem through peaceful means. That […]
In an increasingly interdependent world our own welfare and happiness depend on many other people. Other human beings have a right to peace and happiness that is equal to our own. Thus, we have a […]
In the US it is Memorial Day, commemorating soldiers who gave their lives for this country. So they did not die in vain, may conflict be resolved peacefully without violence and war. In the world […]
Maintaining calmness and peace inside is important. It helps us weather the storms. Who doesn’t have storms? This gives us more perspective as we cultivate less reactivity. More perspective leads to better decisions. Add genuine […]
Merry Christmas to everyone and may all be happy and find everything they need. May the blind find forms; the deaf hear sounds; the homeless find homes; the poor find wealth; the depressed find joy; […]
NEVER GIVE UP. No matter what is going on, NEVER GIVE UP. Develop the heart. Too much energy in our country is spent developing the mind, instead of the heart. BE COMPASSIONATE. Not just to […]
Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find peace of mind. I remember that just like they do not want to hurt. Just like me they just want to […]
I woke up this morning with a smile singing silently, “Zippidy dooda, zippidy aye; my or my what a wonderful day. Plenty of sunshine com’in my way, zippidy dooda, ziddidy aye.” When we are happy, […]
Rushing around distracted by so many things externally as well as internally drives us crazy, especially when this becomes our norm. So come up for air, take a deep breath, or two, or three, and […]
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