Peace From the Inside Out

The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. Black Elk (1863-1950)

"Peace simply isn't something we can leave to others any longer--either the peace that closes down wars, or the peace we need in our own lives," states spiritual teacher Allison Phinney Avers. We no longer can afford to be peace-wishers. Every day the media discloses what needs to be healed in the world.

You are needed as a conscious Spiritual Peacemaker to hold the resonance of Peace, Love and Divine Truth as our Earth and her people go through this time of tremendous change. Native Americans hold the belief—Mother Earth, Father Sun and Grandmother Moon are the powers that keep the planet safe, nourished and plentiful. Prayer is a very valuable tool that comes from the heart. There are lessons to be learned from every experience. This truly is one planet, one globe—and one country's disaster or loss affects all of us.

With that in mind, I encourage you to send messages of love, warmth, and healing to people all around the world. Whether it's through prayer, meditation, or some other form of spirituality, your good thoughts and well-wishes will create a powerful positive energy that will resonate throughout the world.

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are. Hafsat Abiola

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

Everyone can learn to live, work and progress peacefully, hand-in-hand. "Peace occurs naturally wherever you go simply because the presence of peace is so strong within you," says author and peace troubadour James Twyman.

Source Information:

• CelestineVision.com/worldprayer.html – Biweekly free-world teleconference

• GatherTheWomen.org – Groups gather to activate the incredible power of women's wisdom on a planetary scale

• International Museum of Women at imow.org – Interactive, multi-lingual online exhibits value the lives of women

• ThePeaceAlliance.org – Citizen campaign lobbies to create a U.S. Department of Peace

• The Peace Book - Peace-tech.com - Give-away books call us to create a culture of peace through specific daily actions

• PeaceJam.org – Students learn peacemaking skills from Nobel Peace Laureates with hands-on service projects

• ThePeaceWave.org – Person to person pass-along cards carry and track messages of peace

• PeaceXPeace.org – Sister Circles exchange information, experiences and mutually beneficial action

• EmissaryofLight.com – Offers Beloved Community programs, courses, seminary and James Twyman books and CDs

• WhenOnePercent.org – Produces tangible results through collective commitment to daily silent prayer and meditation

• Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - wilpf.org – Works to create an environment of political, economic, social and psychological freedom for all

• WorldPulseMagazine.com – Voices of women and children share solutions transforming our world

• Chopra.com – Deepak Chopra's latest books, "Power, Freedom and Grace and Peace Is the Way"