Its almost a new year a good to time to take stock of our lives. I hope you will take a few minutes after the busy holiday season to take a few moments to see what has worked for you and the areas where you might need improvement. One thing we can all integrate in our lives is peace. The work we do to bring our own peaceful heart to the world will sow many dividends.
All of us have been wrestling with the hate in the world, and I would like to suggest that we take a stand for peace in the new year. We are not taught much about peace we are taught about war. Sustainability is one of our premier global challenges and war is inimical to sustainability. Peace is a part of a sustainable future.
Lets start a new conversation, a new direction , a new ethic, and peace might offer such an opportunity. Take in the words of poet and environmental attorney Jim Blackburn and artist Scurry Chapman as you find peace on your journey.
Peace
Peace – an excellent state of being,
Peace – a goal worth achieving,
Peace – a faraway place
Peace – let me argue its case.
Peace – why is it so hard?
Peace – no holds barred,
Peace – put down the guns,
Peace – let’s protect our sons.
Peace – I love the idea,
Peace – but is it panacea?
Peace – always out of reach,
Peace – is it what we teach?
Peace – between friend and foe,
Peace – no war no mo
Peace – I want it now
Peace – but we don’t know how.
Peace – should be in our books
Peace – it gets many looks,
Peace – will it come on my watch?
Peace – It takes more than Scotch.
Peace – we need to work today,
Peace – we must find a way,
Peace – oh such a dream,
Peace – just watch me beam.
Peace – between Jews and Palestinians
Peace – between Pakistanis and Indians,
Peace – between Republicans and Democrats
Peace – between luddites and technocrats.
Peace – for the sake of the Earth
Peace – a value with worth,
Peace – will the dream come true?
Peace – it’s up to me and you.
So welcome to Earth Church,
Where doves land on your pew,
And we take the pledge
To bring peace to you.
Smitten With Goodness 