“if we are to teach real peace in this world,
and if we are to carry on a real war against war,
we shall have to begin with the children.”
-mahatma gandhi
Oct17
Category Archives: peace
Jul4
on the fourth.
“when picking a leader, choose a peacemaker.
one who unites, not divides.
a cultured leader who supports the arts and true freedom of speech, not censorship.”
-suzy kassem: rise up and salute the sun
u.s.a.
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image credit: hawaii state bar association, peace resource project
Jun27
what people do.
“the most important thing on earth is for all of us to make this sentence true:
compassion is what people do.”
-glennon doyle melton
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image credit: interfaith council for peace and justice, washtenaw congregational sanctuary
Jun1
solitude.
happened upon this man enjoying his solitude while out walking tonight.
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“extraordinary things happen in solitude.”
-michael finkel
May13
content.
while spending the better part of a morning
at the salon
and at the having my hair washed stage
a woman I’ve never met
hair in foil for highlights
wrapped in a black robe
walked up
and stood before me pointing
then proclaiming,
to the entire salon:
“now here is a woman who is contented and relaxed,
taking 10 minutes, all for herself!”
something about my demeanor
must have given me away
for she was spot on.
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“contentment is the only real wealth”
― albert nobel
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image credit: google images
Feb6
joy, love, peace.
May the coming New Year bring you joy, love and peace.
愿新年为您带来快乐，友爱和宁静。
yuàn xīnnián wèi nín dàilàái kuàilè, yǒu’ài hé níngjìng.
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what would bring you joy, love, or peace in the new year?
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image credit: freepik
Jan21
each other.
“people fail to get along because they fear each other;
they fear each other because they don’t know each other;
they don’t know each other
because they have not communicated with each other.”
– dr. martin luther king, jr.
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image credit: shutterstock
