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“In each of us, there lies a divine connection
to a power more powerful than hate or violence. Today is the day to attune
to that power and use it on behalf of peace on earth.”
~ Marianne Williamson ~
LET'S
NOT WAIT
The other day I was in a store and I saw pumpkins
for sale and I became confused. I wondered what month it was, not clear if
Halloween had come or not as I have been seeing Christmas on sale since
September. It dawned on me it is still October and Halloween is still to
come. Wow, that was an interesting moment.
Well, if Christmas shopping starts in September,
around Labor Day from what I can tell, then why not begin our holiday
focus early as well. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
The Dalai Lama has offered the following practice.
A while back the Dalai Lama was asked if he thinks
love on the planet is increasing or staying the same? His response:
"My experience leads me to believe that love IS increasing." He
then shared a simple practice that will increase love and compassion in
the world.
The practice:
- Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day
remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and to be loved)
and we are all connected to one another.
- Spend 5 minutes breathing in cherishing yourself,
and breathing out cherishing others. If you think about people you
have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.
- During the day extend that attitude to everyone
you meet. Practice cherishing the most "casual
acquaintances" (clerks, attendants, etc.) as well as the
"important" people in your life. cherish the people you love
and the people you dislike.
- Continue this practice no matter what happens or
what anyone does to you. These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and
helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done
wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that
already exists in your heart.
Will you join me in creating "Peace on
Earth" by committing to creating Peace in yourself and thereby
"On Earth" by spending 10 minutes a day with this simple
meditation?
Peace on Earth, Good will To All. It's not a season.
It's a daily practice..
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