Peace, the oxford dictionary defines it as freedom from disturbance noise or anxiety, freedom from war or the ending of war. But my question to you is what is your definition ? Is it what the dictionary says ? or something deeper.
In today's world, peace often seems miles away something that may happen but probably would not. All we seem to do is look for someone to blame for war, be it a politician, be it a prime minster or maybe Friend or family. When we think if of war the big ones come into play Iraq, 9/11, world war 1 and 2. Not forgetting the odd riot here and there, but what about the smaller things the arguments and fights over where to go on Holiday the thing that happen in your house and your community.
Peace Sunday which is happening on the 21st of september asks for one day where there is no fighting or war. But let forget about the international ones for now and think about the battles that are going on in your home and in your heart.
Have five Min's to think about them ?
Was it really worth arguing about who was going to do the dishes last night or what you were going to watch on TV?
I truly believe that before we can achieve peace on a international scale then maybe we have to find peace in ourselves. Now lets look at that definition again and relate it to your life:
1. Are you worried or stressed, do you think to much ?
2. Is you life a constant battle or needing to win this argument or that argument ?
Have a think and if the answers are yes then look deeper into your self and find the answers, once you can answer no to them questions.
Then maybe just maybe you may be at peace
God bless Jon B
Link for peace one day website
http://www.peaceoneday.org/home.aspxe one day
In today's world, peace often seems miles away something that may happen but probably would not. All we seem to do is look for someone to blame for war, be it a politician, be it a prime minster or maybe Friend or family. When we think if of war the big ones come into play Iraq, 9/11, world war 1 and 2. Not forgetting the odd riot here and there, but what about the smaller things the arguments and fights over where to go on Holiday the thing that happen in your house and your community.
Peace Sunday which is happening on the 21st of september asks for one day where there is no fighting or war. But let forget about the international ones for now and think about the battles that are going on in your home and in your heart.
Have five Min's to think about them ?
Was it really worth arguing about who was going to do the dishes last night or what you were going to watch on TV?
I truly believe that before we can achieve peace on a international scale then maybe we have to find peace in ourselves. Now lets look at that definition again and relate it to your life:
1. Are you worried or stressed, do you think to much ?
2. Is you life a constant battle or needing to win this argument or that argument ?
Have a think and if the answers are yes then look deeper into your self and find the answers, once you can answer no to them questions.
Then maybe just maybe you may be at peace
God bless Jon B
Link for peace one day website
http://www.peaceoneday.org/home.aspxe one day
1 comment:
John you might like to have a look at the video clips (links on the sister site to yours) of St Francis, whose feast day it is on Sunday. The film Brother Sun, Sister Moon is like a cooling stream over all the troubles of life. Looking at the simple little things which people do for each other. I put it all in my recent news on there.
Life has to be lived easily. Sometimes you just have to leave it to God, and praying is letting God 'plug in ' to your heart and tell you the answers. Life is so uncertain and sometimes it is only your faith that carries you over.
But you do know, that you need to listen to others who care about you and maybe act on their suggestions to take you to another place where you are relaxed and joyful. Don't know if you remember Donovan-he played thepart of St Francis. Just let it wash over you. Even when you think you have nothing, you have everything, because God loves you and will make his ways plain to you. Life is hard, I think, but waht is important is your response.
TTFN EVE
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