Salama!

In the ancient Arabic language "salama" means "to restore a thing to its original nature". And the route of this word, "salam", is Arabic for Peace. So, consider that personal Peace might mean being restored to your original nature. Peace is YOUR original nature. You are Peace!

Be original today. Be Peace!

Love,
Darlene

Peace is not a ceasefire!

Avoiding conflict does not lead to Peace! Rather it leads to the illusion of Peace or a ceasefire!

So, the next time you are tempted to squash, squelch or stifle in order to "keep the Peace" in the short term, consider making a loving request instead.

Fear may lead to temporary relief, a moment of quiet from the war; only love will lead to Peace.

Love,
Darlene

Play for Peace!

A poem by Rosemerry Trommer edited as an invitation.

"And there's plenty to be unhappy about
but first, run through dry leaves at the park,
roll down hills like drunken logs,
spin on the merry go round til
your stomachs spiral and lurch into stop.

Warmth comes when you play,
run through dry grass like white seeds in wind gusts,
pretend you are a kite.
This is the way to love the world."

Play today and love the world!

Love,
Darlene

"I sing the body electric.........."

Walt Whitman was wise to celebrate the human being, old, young, male, female, poor, laborer, each one a significant soul.

What does this have to do with Peace?

Well, imagine today celebrating EVERY human being you see as adding to life. Your life.

Peace.

Love,
Darlene

Peace like an airplane...............

Why is Peace like an airplane?

Because in order to fly there has to be a weight limit!

So too with Peace, one must let go of burdensome thoughts that keep us from gaining altitude and, oh yeah, a wider perspective.

Put down that heavy thought. Be Peace today!

Love,
Darlene

Food for Peace

Conflict Kitchen in Pittsburgh, Pa. is a restaurant with Peace as it's purpose. They offer food from parts of the world where there is conflict, changing the cuisine regularly, to start conversations about Peace! Check them out at conflictkitchen.com where you can participate in a Skype meal with folks in other countries! Now that's international dining and food for Peace!

Love,
Darlene

Be a Peace Balloon!

Peace is like a balloon. It requires empty inner space to stay afloat.

A Peace practice today: Exhale and empty your internal space of burdensome thought. Allow your internal space to remain empty. Slowly take in a few lighter than air thoughts of possibility.

Exhale burden, pause in Peace, inhale possibility.

Breathe Peace! Easy Peasy!

Love,
Darlene