Day 121

Tonight, I had the pleasure of hosting the first of what I hope will be many meetings for Peace. A group of nine people got together in a local bistro (Valentina’s of Grass Valley – thank you), to talk about Peace. The ladies in the photograph were at the meeting.

We spent time sharing about why we were at the meeting, and idea generating about ways to involve more of the community in Peaceful conversation and action. Some of the people have their own practices for personal Peace, and some are parts of other groups within the community that are involved in Peaceful activities. We talked about how we might connect the various groups to increase the ripple of Peace throughout our community.

One of the things I had envisioned for the Walk for peace, was talking to groups of people and creating community around Peace. Being in the presence of these folks tonight was inspiring and fun. We had some fun with the 1conversation for Peace cards, sharing with one another the answers to the questions on the cards we pulled. And, I invited each person to take the card they pulled, and share it with someone they don’t know – in an effort to grow the ripple of Peace in the community.

You know, the whole time we were together, I felt a sense of Peace. I felt my own sense of Peace from deep within, and I felt the Peaceful quality of people’s energy within the group.

I am excited about the ideas we shared tonight, and I look forward to more along the way. Every day, no matter where we are, we can take one action for the sake of Peace.

Thanks to everyone who is reading my blog on the Walk for Peace. Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting for Peace tonigh.  I am both honored and humbled to be on the road to Peace with you.