by Susan | Mar 31, 2019 | Season for Nonviolence
62. Commitment Spend five minutes reflecting on your commitment to nonviolence. Write down what it means to you and what you are willing to do as a consequence of your commitment to it. Make your commitment public by sharing it with at least 2...
by Susan | Mar 30, 2019 | Season for Nonviolence
61. Peace An 11-year-old writes, “Peace is a special thought or a special love or light or spark that we all share within ourselves.” Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, “Practice watering seeds of joy and peace and not just seeds of anger and violence, and the elements of war in...
by Susan | Mar 29, 2019 | Season for Nonviolence
60. Witnessing “We are each other’s bond,” writes poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Those who practice nonviolence cannot close their eyes to injustice or cruelty. We are here to be a witness for justice and compassion. Today be willing to stand up for Truth by your presence,...
by Susan | Mar 28, 2019 | Season for Nonviolence
59. Intervention Alcohol and drug abuse is both a consequence and a cause of violence. Today have the courage to intervene in a caring way with someone who is using alcohol or drugs. Through your honest and straightforward communication, encourage them to get...
by Susan | Mar 27, 2019 | Season for Nonviolence
58. Citizenship Robert Muller, former assistant secretary general to the UN, urges, “Use every letter you write, every conversation you have, every meeting you attend, to express your fundamental beliefs and dreams.” Today call or write one of your legislators and...
