Day 105

Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.

Elie Wiesel offered these words in his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway on December 10, 1986.

I could not agree more.

For years, I ignored the call to Walk because it frightened me, and I didn’t want to explore what it might mean. It felt almost surreal when I thought about it, and I actually thought if I ignored it, it would go away. Of course, that didn’t happen. Instead, I felt even more strongly pulled to explore it, and ultimately, to act on it.

I am not the first person to Walk for Peace, nor do I believe I will be the last. What I am is someone who is committed to Peace on all levels; inner Peace, Peace within families and communities, Peace among nations, and Peace around the globe.

I believe that each of us has the ability not only to find Peace within, but also to share Peace with every other living being we come into contact with. Unfortunately, we often become preoccupied with the “things we need to get done”. Fortunately, we have teachers like Elie Wiesel, who help remind us how important it is to be present and to take action. And, if each of us takes one step toward Peace each day, we can change the world.