I WISH YOU PEACE

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. “Eleanor Roosevelt

                                                   

Today, I ponder on peace. On wanting peace, on making peace, on having peace, on creating peace.

I want the world to be at peace – calm, kind, caring.

I want my community to be at peace – helping, contributing, serving.

I want my workplace to be at peace – non-competitive, benevolent, and supportive.

I want to be at peace – content, relaxed, at ease.

But the world, though full of abundance, is not as I wish, there is discord everywhere.

My community, though beautiful, harbours angry and resentful people.

The workplace, ever changing, is unpredictable and pressure-heavy.

I, though I try to lead with gratitude for all that I am and have, struggle to be at peace, too.

I wonder about the difference between wanting peace and having peace.

You can want a better relationship, a better car, a better house and that will not make it so. Same with peace – wanting it will not make it so. Wanting peace may produce sympathy or self-righteousness, making peace may involve empathy, forgiveness, and compassion. I want to make peace.

How then, do we make more peace in our everyday interactions, in our relationships, in our workplaces, in our hearts, and in our world?

Near as I can figure, we focus on what we can control. We focus on the 1000 little things that we do every day, like:

Sometimes, pushing for change is fabulous and sometimes creating peace, internally and externally is a much better use of your energy.

What do you want to do to create more peace this week? What will you do?

Enjoy a peace song from the list below (or elsewhere) and peace out for a bit, Steph  

Peaceful World ~ John Mellencamp

https://youtu.be/PL28-RVO0_E

Peace On Earth ~ U2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeZBOE7GfDY

Queen Of Peace ~ Florence and the Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeYXQ91_peg

Peace of Mind ~ Boston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek8ejHBZ1uo

Peace ~ Hillsong Young and Free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wOthRdTWm4

We Want Peace ~ Lenny Kravitz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_ZZnp83zM

Peace Frog ~ The Doors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeQhv1OnCQw

Peace Sword (Open Your Heart) – The Flaming Lips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_uAO7lHKwQ

Rest In Peace – Richie Sambora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dY5VFYV7i4

Make Your Peace ~ INXS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgeG5Se1Mo

Circle of Peace ~ Ziggy Marley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GBGwzpuRg4

Give Me Peace on Earth ~ Modern Talking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U01OmRJyNc

Let There Be Peace On Earth ~ Gladys Knight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF8oBdvvTVQ

Peaceful Easy Feeling ~ The Eagles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddp5QMLy8tA

Peace Of Mind ~ The Killers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkkFHyYTwNM

World Peace Is None of Your Business – Morrissey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq-uOIJKEm0

Peace, Love and Understanding ~ Elvis Costello and the Attractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssd3U_zicAI

Peace Train ~ 10000 Maniacs w Natalie Merchant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ymhfB5nys