There is no way to Peace, Peace is the way.
A.J. Muste
Today, as the world reacted to the results of the election in the United States, I found myself in the midst of a sea of e-mails, voice mail messages, posts and comments covering a wide range of emotions. I, too, am feeling the energy of the day.
While there is much speculation about what is to come, as well as commentary on what has been, I find myself wanting to look at what is right in front of us.
Choice. We are at choice. And I choose Peace.
What Peace looks like to me is:
- Engaging people in conversation to find the things we have in common, thereby finding alignment.
- Looking at our uniqueness as a gift to be celebrated.
- Being kind for the sake of kindness.
- Respecting every person’s right to choose the best path for themselves.
- Honoring the very humanity in every person, everywhere, in every walk of life.
- Reaching out a hand to help whenever I am able.
Let us all take a moment to think about our own lives, families and communities, and BE Peace. The world aches for the energy of connection and the healing that it can bring.
Today, I choose to replace anger with action, to meet sadness with spiritual practice, to release fear with faith and to fully embrace Peace.
Peace Unites.
Reaching out and connecting to someone so different is so hard. I will try and I thank you for saying this.
It is difficult, and worth the effort. I find that being curious helps.