"Teach us
delight
in
simple things."
~Rudyard Kipling
"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." ~ "Buddha's Little Instruction Book"
The Miracle of A Single Flower
"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." ~ "Buddha's Little Instruction Book"
A Philosophy For The Relief Of Suffering
~ have faith
~ pay attention to nature
~ take only what you need
~ find a need and fill it
~ realize that "Judging others is a spiritual error." (Dr. Caroline Myss quote)
~ and that tranquility, peace and serenity comes from right action
A Culture of Peace and Non-Violence
I found this in one of my files I hadn't looked at in a while and it is still as beautiful to me today as it was 5 years ago when I first read it at http://www.unesco.org and since we are not doing too well with this goal, we sometimes need to remind ourselves that it has not stopped being a goal.
"Manifesto 2000 for a culture of Peace and Non-violence
Because the year 2000 must be a new beginning, an opportunity to transform - all together - the culture of war and violence into a culture of peace and non-violence.
Because this transformation demands the participation of each and every one of us, and must offer young people and future generations the values that can inspire them to shape a world based on justice, solidarity, liberty, dignity, harmony and prosperity for all.
Because the culture of peace can underpin sustainable development, environmental protection and the well-being of each person.
Because I am aware of my share of responsibility for the future of humanity, in particular to the children of today and tomorrow.
I pledge in my daily life, in my family life, my work, my community, my country and my region, to:
Respect the life and dignity of each human being without discrimination or prejudice;
Practice active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms: physical, sexual, psychological, economical and social, in particular towards the most deprived and vulnerable such as children and adolescents;
Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity to put an end to exclusion, injustice and political and economic oppression;
Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, giving preference always to dialogue and listening without engaging in fanaticism, defamation and the rejection of others;
Promote consumer behavior that is responsible and development practices that respect all forms of life and preserve the balance of nature on the planet;
Contribute to the development of my community with the full participation of women and respect for democratic principles, in order to create together new forms of solidarity;
Peace Is In Our Hands
2001-2010 International Decade
For A Culture Of Peace And Non-Violence
For The Children Of The World " http://www.unesco.org
What can I tell you.....I believe I have more of a chance to make a difference for peace in the world than I do of having enough money to buy an enchanting "villa in Tuscany"! :)
"Manifesto 2000 for a culture of Peace and Non-violence
Because the year 2000 must be a new beginning, an opportunity to transform - all together - the culture of war and violence into a culture of peace and non-violence.
Because this transformation demands the participation of each and every one of us, and must offer young people and future generations the values that can inspire them to shape a world based on justice, solidarity, liberty, dignity, harmony and prosperity for all.
Because the culture of peace can underpin sustainable development, environmental protection and the well-being of each person.
Because I am aware of my share of responsibility for the future of humanity, in particular to the children of today and tomorrow.
I pledge in my daily life, in my family life, my work, my community, my country and my region, to:
Respect the life and dignity of each human being without discrimination or prejudice;
Practice active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms: physical, sexual, psychological, economical and social, in particular towards the most deprived and vulnerable such as children and adolescents;
Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity to put an end to exclusion, injustice and political and economic oppression;
Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, giving preference always to dialogue and listening without engaging in fanaticism, defamation and the rejection of others;
Promote consumer behavior that is responsible and development practices that respect all forms of life and preserve the balance of nature on the planet;
Contribute to the development of my community with the full participation of women and respect for democratic principles, in order to create together new forms of solidarity;
Peace Is In Our Hands
2001-2010 International Decade
For A Culture Of Peace And Non-Violence
For The Children Of The World " http://www.unesco.org
What can I tell you.....I believe I have more of a chance to make a difference for peace in the world than I do of having enough money to buy an enchanting "villa in Tuscany"! :)
"Together, we can restore America's farm-centered agriculture that ensures safe, healthful food, protects natural resources and strengthens local economies." ~ Farm Aid
Farmers work all year long to grow our food, and summer is a great time to support our local family farms. Talk to farmers at farm stands and farmers' markets. Visit a local farm where you live. And, you will feel an immediate kinship between the farmer and yourself because they provide the food you eat.
If you'd like to learn more about what you can do to help family farmers, visit: http://www.farmaid.org
How We Handle Our Illnesses...Makes All The Difference
One of my daughters is going through a very rough time with Bipolar/Manic Depression right now. For those of you who are dealing with some of the devastating affects of a loved one with this illness, you know what it's like. And for those of you who are just in the beginning stages of awareness, here are some very nice websites to start with that can really help:
http://www.nmha.org
http://www.dbsalliance.org
and http://www.bipolarhappens.com
I love the sub-heading of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: "We've Been There. We Can Help." Their lovely Mission is: "To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders."
With any illness, we all have two basic choices: either to "accept it" or "deny" it. And, the one you choose makes "all" the difference in the quality of your own life and the lives of those who love you.
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