Christmas 2008. Peace of Mind.
“Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.“
Mahatma Gandhi
Finding that “peace from within” has been tough this year. With the economy in recession and so many people out of a job, my peace of mind has become a luxury [...]
A Return to Peace by David
December 11, 2008 – 12:04 pm
United in Peace
December 11, 2008 – 6:29 am
Photo courtesy of The Way
PEACE
Behold, it comes in might,
The power that is not power,
The light that is in darkness,
The shade in dazzling light.
It is joy that never spoke,
And grief unfelt, profound,
Immortal life unlived,
Eternal death unmourned.
It is not joy nor sorrow,
But that which is between,
It is not noght nor morrow,
But that which joins them in.
It is [...]
The Light Shines in the Darkness…
December 10, 2008 – 6:17 am
“The Light Shines in the Darkness…”
A candle
set upon a hill
for all the city to see
the railway man’s lantern
breaking through the night mist
signaling all is well
for the journey
a shooting star
or the first rays of dawn
breaking a dark night’s spell
the sun
edging through storm clouds
and a rainbow’s “yes” to life
a porch light
its welcoming glow
inviting the stranger
to [...]
A Simple Peace, The Small Gifts
December 9, 2008 – 11:37 am
Peace is
Reading with my children
Laughing with my husband
Walks with my dog
Quiet conversations with friends
Paula Tommins, Director Client Development
A Peace Poem by Julie
December 9, 2008 – 8:08 am
Peace is…
Prayer and thoughtful repose…
Peace is…
Everything mindful of the greater good…
Peace is…
Absence of stress, especially after a good “sigh” or walking alone in the snow with nothing but the sound of your feet…
Peace is…
Calmness and contentment felt during a morning sunrise at the beach (or even when your kids are all home under one roof, [...]
A Peaceful Gesture from Nicoline
December 8, 2008 – 6:09 am
A lot of people feel that December is the time to give. I personally feel giving should be a part of each and every day of our lives. Not (only) by giving money, but by ‘giving’ just a couple of minutes to someone who needs it. A phone call, a knock on the door, a [...]
Charity: The Carter Center
December 5, 2008 – 7:11 am
Here is yet another great charity started by former President Jimmy Carter. The Carter Center: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope! More here.
Peace through Poverty?
December 4, 2008 – 6:41 am
The Laborer
In the sizzling heat of the afternoon
Clothes drenched and shoes filled with sweat
Last nights long shift makes the body ache
In growing age when the muscle is the only strength
The will like faith growing stronger with each passing day
A disease knocking at the visceral parts of the body
Joints now like the hinges in the machine [...]
Charity & Education: Teach Peace Foundation
December 3, 2008 – 8:04 am
Help to spread the word about Peace to other adults or teach our next generation. The Teach Peace Foundation will guide you every step of the way here.
