Showing posts with label mindfulness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mindfulness. Show all posts

Monday, January 19, 2015

peace and dr. mlk, jr.

mjd - 2014 peace offering bowl

peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek,
but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
- dr. mlk, jr. 

we give so much thanks to one who lived his life according to high principles, 
who honored his fellow man, who tirelessly worked for peace and equality and gave everything for what he believed in - including his life. 

may we all find ways to move peacefully through the world
cultivating harmony
mindfully working towards positive change. 

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and in case you hadn't heard, thich nhat hanh is out of his coma. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

words are abundant,


but are they intentional?

what i am reading 

if there is a profusion 
of anything 
these days
it must be of words -

blogging
tweeting
facebook posting
texting
you name it - 

but are they chosen well?
intended not to harm,
but to help?
to encourage?
to connect?
to bring the world peace?

words can travel across thousands of miles.
may my words create mutual understanding
and love. 
may they be as beautiful as gems,
as lovely as flowers. 
(p. 98)


we are at the four month mark before the international day of peace -
do you have any ideas about how you will leave your mark?

don't forget to visit peaceoneday.org - they have issued an interesting and powerful challenge.