To celebrate International Day of Peace we remember that: Peace cannot be achieved through violence it can only be attained through understanding. Ralph Waldo Emerson
In 1981 the General Assembly of the United Nations passed International Day of Peace—a day dedicated to world peace when all violence is to pause. On this day warring factions are asked to put down their weapons so people can breathe in the air of peace. On this day we educate our youth about peace. The day begins with the ringing of the peace bell at the United Nations headquarters. The bell, which is inscribed “Long live absolute world peace,” was cast from coins donated from children around the world as a reminder of the human cost of war.
Take time in your heart to unite with and support those who suffer from the brutality of war today. Find ways in which you can stop any hostile emotions in your personal expression that might be adding to the collective consciousness of violence. Peace is essential for a foundation of progress and sustainability. The United Nations asks you to help commemorate this day through education and public awareness of issues relating to peace. It’s everyone’s responsibility to see that future generations do not suffer from the scourge of war during our lifetimes. The journey to peace must be traveled together and you can be part of that now. We all have the right to peace.
Spiritual Contemplation: Pause at noon today and contemplate what peace feels like on our planet and what it means to our human family!
Affirmation: Today peace grows on the planet because of me!
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