“Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.” —John Lewis
Peace
Louise Hay #FridayPhilosophy
“No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for 'we' are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.” —Louise L. Hay
A Prayer for Peace #wwwblogs
We march forward Outrageous, audacious Seeking freedom From harm We bring our words And our signs And our hope For all of the tomorrows ------------------------------------------ When we should march forward With shield and spear And take the field Without asking it to be given We hold a prayer for peace Close within our hearts While … Continue reading A Prayer for Peace #wwwblogs
Chasing peace #MondayBlogs
Far from the world of men We find a space of silence Separated from speech We find peace From the hate-mongering That dogs every day We chase peace Leaving behind The organized chaos Of society and government For the wisdom of nature For the earth Has witnessed our bloodshed And stood fast Through our worst … Continue reading Chasing peace #MondayBlogs
Flow #wwwblogs
We let go Allow the current to take us Flow with the river Learning her story Her tale founded Upon smoothed banks And living water Fury and calm Entwined We let the current take us And our story Becomes one With the river A force and a flow Peace and power Moving together ~ Caroline … Continue reading Flow #wwwblogs
A little bit of peace
I've been thinking about peace a great deal this week: in the individual sense, not the global one. I tend to believe that what we accomplish on the individual level then ripples outward, through our families and workplaces and communities. It seems to me that there is always a very valid disruption to our sense … Continue reading A little bit of peace
Resurrection
Within a lost embrace A dance with self A whisper of promise Stepping Outside the line Of reasonable And into the magic Unfolding itself Endlessly Opening myself To my own peace
Toxic
I wonder, Was it fast talk, and wheeling deals, when grace was lost to temptation? Or were they sweet words empty promises, that turned us away from our peace? Blessings and curses spill daily from our lips. Every phrase weaves its own spell. Whether a prayer or an incantation it is all the same magic … Continue reading Toxic
St. Francis Today
I attended Catholic schools when I was young. There was no prayer I loved better than the prayer of St. Francis: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is … Continue reading St. Francis Today
Tuesday Thoughts…Randomized
Well, I've been awake since 4 this morning. It's been another insanely productive day, but I'm sure it's obvious that I am trying to clear my slate before Thursday. I'm aware that many people are up in arms tonight, as they were last night. I'm also incredibly grateful that my quiet little group is safe … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…Randomized