Season for Nonviolence Begins Today
Today is January 30: Day One of the 64-day Season For Nonviolence that spans the death dates of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is in honor of the lives, work, and commitment of these men and others who advanced the consciousness and practice of nonviolence in profound and dramatic ways, and who continue to inspire peoples’ personal, social, and political lives to this day, that we invest the energy to consider one reflection or practice each day during this period.
1. Today, I will reflect on what Peace means to me.
COURAGE: Light a candle to symbolize your commitment to accept the courage to practice 64 Ways of living nonviolently.
Follow the Season at ojaipeace.org!
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60,000 needless deaths in Hatiti now. Mostly the weak and the injured. 60% not getting food. These relief agencies are not getting the job done. Leaving it to the UN is a big mistake. The United States is deferring to the UN instead of doing it ourselves. Better to not take the blame if things go wrong. Do the Air Drops !
Any pilots out there?
Bureaucrats ! Bureaucrats !
Comment #1 Posted by: BC | January 30, 2010 10:56 PM
Brian, that's a pretty roundabout way of saying what Peace means to you, but i'll try to translate:
• You know that families in crisis - without food, water, basic needs, and many with close deaths - are living in discomfort and fear. You know that this is the opposite of Peace.
• Part of Peace within one's own conscience is knowing that one's best effort is made to alleviate those conditions when and where we have the power to do so.
• Peace is humans helping other humans to thrive, without political or national interests getting in the way.
how'm i doing so far?
Comment #2 Posted by: evan austin | January 31, 2010 04:19 PM
Ok, that's good Evan
Comment #3 Posted by: BC | January 31, 2010 08:38 PM
The reflections are updated daily at ojaipeace.org:
2. Today, I will look at opportunities to be a peacemaker.
SMILING: Share a sincere smile with everyone you meet, knowing that your smile contributes to peace.
3. Today, I will practice nonviolence and respect for Mother Earth by making good use of her resources.
APPRECIATION: Write down 10 things that you appreciate about yourself and your life. Tell at least one other person what you appreciate about them.
4. Today, I will take time to admire and appreciate nature.
CARING: Make a list of at least five ways that you can take care of yourself, physically and/or mentally, and honor that list today through demonstration.
5. Today, I will plant seeds - plants or constructive ideas.
BELIEVING: Write what you believe about nonviolence. Create an "I Believe In Nonviolence" tshirt, bumper sticker, song, or art, and be aware of the simple demonstrations of peaceful responses.
6. Today, I will hold a vision of plenty for all the world’s hungry and be open to guidance as to how I can help alleviate some of that hunger.
SIMPLICITY: Write down three ways you can simplify your life, and put at least one of them into practice today. Give away something you have not used in the past year.
7. Today, I will acknowledge every human being's fundamental right to justice, equity, and equality.
EDUCATION: Learn about the power of nonviolence by educating yourself. Read an article, periodical, or book; watch a video on a subject that relates to nonviolence. Learn about human rights, diversity, ecology, history, politics, forgiveness, spirituality, peace studies, biographies of heroes, and more. Share what you have learned with at least three other people, and invite them to learn, too.
8. Today, I will appreciate the earth’s bounty and all of those who work to make my food available.
HEALING: Reflect on an incident in your life to find the "gift" it has brought you. Write down two ways you can use this memory to become a more creative and peaceful person. Consciously, share this gift with others.
Comment #4 Posted by: evan austin | February 6, 2010 08:45 AM