I just watched a very inspiring video to promote world peace. It was at
http://www.thestorybehindthesecret.com/
I posted a link to it at my own website to encourage everyone to go there. It is only about 5 mintues long and recommended you watch it everyday. I know I will.
Have a great day!
Tricia ~ Lawofattraction.faithweb.Com

Thank you, Gary.

This song is about affirming the blessings in us and around us. One day, as I was feeling gratitude for my life and friends who had been encouraging me on my path, these words and this song came through. I grateful to have a chance to share it with you.

Blessed be thy creation.
Blessed be thy creation.
So thankfully, we say to thee,
Blessed be thy creation.

Blessed be thy beauty.
Blessed be thy beauty.
So lovingly, we sing to thee.
Blessed be thy beauty.

In this moment of loving.
This is the time for loving.
There can be no better time,
This is the time for loving.

Blessed be thy family.
Parts of the heart returning to thee.
As we find our way back home,
Blessed be thy family.

Jesus, Buddha, Krishna,
Sri Rahmana, Quan yen, Sai Baba,
So greatfully we say to thee
Sacred truth, thy beauty.

Blessed be our mother earth.
Joy for our senses,
This place of our birth.
We promise thee, to caretake thee
Blessed be dear planet earth.

Blessed be thy humanity.
Endless love is thy destiny.
So joyfully, we say to thee
Blessed be thy humanity

I have been paying attention to John Lennon a lot lately.

War Is Over! ~If you want it.

Do you want it? I do. My own war is over. That is my gift to the world, my own Radical Peace. I intend one day to affect as many lives as John Lennon. Maybe that will never happen, maybe it will happen quietly and invisibly and I will never know.
Maybe it already Happened.

Today I watched a W-FIVE documentary on forgiveness. This is a topic that is close to my heart, something I have explored the delicate layers of over the course of my life and watched others wrestle with as well.

However, it ended up that one of the stories centred around Lesley Parrott, who is the mother of a young girl who was raped and murdered in Toronto in 1986, while I was living there. I can remember it vividly. Posters of her innocent, playful face were plastered all over the city for the few days she was missing until her battered body was discovered in the Don Valley. It was simply horrible, every parent’s worst nightmare.

I also remember the news reports, watching the Parrotts arrive at the courthouse while the murder trial was going on, hand in hand, bravely facing the cameras while their very private grief was almost obscenely publicized. My heart really went out to them. The man was finally convicted and jailed.

Years went by, and I moved to Ottawa. I continued to watch Global TV news from Toronto - I felt a bond with the news team and just never really switched over to an Ottawa news channel. Several years later, it must have been 12 or 13 years at least, which is the equivalent of the age of Allison, the girl who had been murdered, the powers that be were exhuming her body to run DNA tests that had not been available in the era of the original trial. This was, I believe, in response to an appeal on the part of the convicted man. His claim was that he had not indeed been the perpetrator, but had in fact happened upon the already dead body and raped it but was innocent of the crime of her death.

Again, night after night, I watched Allison’s parents, the Parrotts, walk hand in hand into the courthouse to relive the details of her death and watch the appeal proceedings. The man was eventually unsuccessful in his plea.

At the time, what really struck me was: this is the nature of commitment. You stand, in front of God, your community, each other, and pledge to be there, through good and bad, forever. And you simply never know what that will mean. Here was this couple who had withstood, in some way, the absolute agony and horror, complete devastation of their world, the loss of their only child (not that others could begin to replace that loss). And were still hand in hand. No-one from the outside could begin to imagine their anguish, what the relationship itself had had to bear in order to be the union it still was.

It was a sobering moment for me.

I have often wondered about the Parrotts and the private journey they have undergone, what kinds of detours it had. How they managed to remain together. Today, I got a much deeper sense of Lesley Parrott as a being, and I was simply humbled. According to her testimony today, from the beginning, she was very grounded in the idea that healing meant healing for all, including the accused/convicted man. That transformation in the world will not take place if it is a selective process. All must be transformed if the world is to become more peaceful and loving.

And I see, in a small part, what held her world and her relationship together. Her heart and spirit, and grace, was leaping off the screen at me. My world got bigger, and more hopeful, more invited, by being in her presence.

Laaaaaaaaaaa!!

*sing when you're stuck and nervous* lol


My latest contribution to world peace has been to tackle the sense of separation not only in my life, but in the lives of those around me.

I often stop for a meal when I go to town for groceries, or when I'm travelling. I eat alone because I normally do these things alone, and on one of the more recent trips while noticing that I felt uncomfortable most times when eating by myself in public, I started thinking about how many other people don't have someone to do these things with either. A while back a friend of mine had inspired me to start giving out flowers as a sign of love, and it hit me to start sitting down with these people who didn't have anyone--or very many people--and give to them of my time and energy by being a present companion and letting them know that someone cared.

The last time that I did this was two days ago, and it was an elderly woman who generally stayed at home by herself and suffered in pain. I found out she had one daughter in town, four grandchildren, and a great spirit that had a fantastic outlook on life. We had lunch, talked a bit about spirituality, and she seemed pleased that she was able to compare some of the things that I have been learning, to things she learned while reading the bible. It made my lunch much more enjoyable than it would've had I been eating alone, and she was shocked that she had managed to lunch for over an hour.

I walked with her into the store next door and as we said good-bye she was all a-glow and thanked me for my company, and that she hoped to see me around again.

I left the store and brought my car around, and as I was driving out of the parking lot I honked as I passed her getting into her Jeep, and she turned and waved with a great big grin on her face. It's rare to see someone so happy for a visit, but there she was glowing back at me. It was a pretty nice feeling :)

Thank-you for the acknowledgement.

*GLOMP*

Namaste!

Thank you. :)

Recently my favorite relative of all time, other than my kids and husband, passed away. My grandmother had a fantastic funeral, for the sole reason that it was all that she could've asked for.

I got disowned by my family at 17, for finally pressing charges against the cousin who molested me a decade earlier. I disowned them back, for in their need of not wanting to face the truth about my cousin, they were willing to put other small children at risk by having him around them. I was not willing to forgive them for that.

Grandma was the only one on my moms side, besides my mom, who came out and said that she believed me. I loved her very much, and I am blessed to have such a lovely being to call the love of my entire childhood.

Grandma had a LOT of children, and over two days I saw 9/10 of her kids, and quite a few/18 grand kids, most of whom I hadn't seen in decades because I got disowned. Her funeral was amazing simply because it was a huge leap in world peace.

You see, I made the decision to see my family at this funeral and receptions, with love and peace in my heart. I talked to those who talked to me, and those who seemed uncomfortable, and enjoyed seeing all my relatives.

I also decided to have the biggest, OPEN heart I could possibly have, and when I saw my aunt "Kay", who I hadn't seen in years, I kissed her soundly on the cheek and told her how I missed her.

This was astounding simply because she was my favorite aunt, and the MOTHER of the man who had molested me.

I was love, and I practiced and sat with an open heart. I was also an ENJOYER because I truly had a fantastic time seeing all my relatives. I was all the love I had been practicing, and I saw a lot of light, love and support. The sheer amount was something that I had NEVER seen before.

A short while prior, while Grandma was still in the hospital I had thanked my aunt "Bea" for taking me in when I was a teen, something I had never done before. She told me she was just glad that I was okay now, and that "my husband and children were my family now".

After my grandmothers funeral, that same woman told me to drop by sometime. This was a large gesture on her part, for things had always felt strained with her.

And as I said goodbye to my aunt Kay--the molesters mother--one last time, she looked me in the eyes lovingly, and took my chin in her hand. With full gaze and a love as pure as sunshine, she told me it was time to let bygones be bygones, and that it was time to be a family again.

That amount of healing has to have an impact on the world around us. Simply put, between us and all the in-laws, we're just too large of a family to ignore. :)

I also know that my grandmother, though she believed me, was still torn about the rift. I don't think she could have asked for a better last gift than seeing her family start to heal.

Being invited back into my family again was my biggest personal win of the year. If it weren't for my children's births, it might've even been for the decade.

Love always,
Elle

I will not go on a harange right now, but the fact is that most are quite naive about the historical roots and the contemporary agents of evil behind war and economic collapse. If you try to explain, people run off screaing "conspiracy theory". Do people really prefer to belive in chaos and despair? Is there not a lawfulness in the universe? Of course there is.
If you are clueless, and not a committed searcher for truth, then you can never take the action which goes beyond "the wishful thinking" which lies at the root of the forum contributions I'm afraid.
The world is ruled by human intention. The bad guys are quite clear on their agenda. We need to be aware of that agenda so that our intentions and actions have the appropriate focus.
Curious? Ask.

Gather round people, listen to a story,
that took place not so long ago.
'Bout a war that took many lives then,
Those who fought, who so many know.

Chorus:
Why oh why did they have to die,
Fighting for freedom, but giving up theirs,
Why oh why did they have to die,
What fate decreed that they be brought there

Warring on the field, bullets through the air,
Death cries a'warning, don't move their
mines underfoot and grenades through the air,
how can they live with death so near

Chorus:

Lying in peace in Flander's Field,
surrounded by poppies, red
hoping that others won't be so foolish
hoping their death's weren't in vain

Chorus:

Why oh why did they have to die,
Fighting for freedom, but giving up theirs,
Why oh why did they have to die,
Why couldn't we live in peace,
Why couldn't we live in peace,
Why couldn't we live .... in peace,

I wrote this song in a day of epiffiny when I was 14 or 15 years old. I felt a yearning to express/contribute to the importantance of remembering/honoring Remembrance day.

Please understand, I don't get these moments often. Creativity through art or music is not one of my strengths. And I have never before that time nor since, written a song. I sang it in front of the school on our remembrance day celebration. Also quite shocking for such a bashful girl. I hope you enjoyed it, wish I could send the music as well. :)

I have looked at this title a hundred time and it has annoyed me every time. I have no interest in world peace, I want peace in my heart and soul.

I am on an email list of Intentional Communities. I see people seeking community to protect against the collapse of the world economy. I see people seeking community to get off the grid and live simply. I see people who seek community to save the enviornment. I only seek community to be part of a family.

It just came to me, before I can experience world peace, before I can create an extended, loving family, I need to find peace and acceptance within me. World peace is not some grand plan to unity the world in harmoney, World Peace starts and end within me. Peace in my heart will manifest as peace in the world. All I ever need to do is find that peace within my soul.

I spoke with my sister about our childhood. Something we both avoid doing. She expressed true regret for the way she treated me. I forgave her. I caused a ripple :)

A man I know has been giving a flower a day to a stranger, in the city of Paris. What struck me the most was his ability to give a flower to ANYONE without fear. He inspired me to give it a try, and I bought 30 long stemmed mums. My goal was to give to the whole rainbow of humanity WITH LOVE IN MY HEART instead of fear, and NOT TO EXPLAIN what I was doing. Over a three day period, flowers were given to the homeless, the business people, children, the "grumps"... the biggest stretched out rainbow that I could possibly find. The reactions were AMAZING!!!

The love and warmth in a stranger's eyes, the genuine appreciation for my gift and offerings... I never knew people could be so receptive to my light and love that I offered. What started out as an exercise to bring a little kindness and love to another, turned into teaching me how to be light and express love beyond my personal "storied" boundaries.

I wrote and told the man who reminded people of giving out flowers, of my intentions. The letter gave thanks for his guidance. He's been incredibly supportive and seemed to be more responsive with everyone else as a result of the letter. His bringing attention to the idea, led me to do the same, and yet another who I wrote to, has intentions to follow in my footsteps. From his simple act of kindess, he's awakened an act that our generation has only read about. And it's helped to serve as a reminder of the beliefs and ideals that some people once held, everytime we give a flower to someone who used to do this.

With all love and light,
Namaste!

World Peace… There Is Something You Can Do!

On October 11, 2006 I was being interviewed by my good friend Nicole Whitney on her Net Radio Channel www.NewsForTheSoul.com.

Nicole was talking to me about how to counteract all the fear-based mass media output regarding the conditions around possible nuclear threats and other ‘scary’ world events.

Well, the discussion turned into a Real Action Plan that makes a real shift in the big picture.

There is something you and I and all of us who are conscious can do, and my invitation and challenge to YOU personally is to take a little time to listen to the inspiring interview and then take action to create Inner Peace for World Peace!

The steps are simple….

1) Think and feel into what world events, world leaders and world circumstances cause you distress, upset, fear, concern, worry or apathy.

2) Then feel and contemplate where in your own life are you playing out some form of something similar in your own micro way. Where are you acting like a micro world leader? Where are you contributing to your own or others’ distress, upset, fear, concern, worry or apathy? Where in you are there little bits of restlessness, guilt, anger and lack of forgiveness, or just plain giving up?

3) Now, seeing and feeling how your life in little ways is a reflection of the world scene in bigger ways, commit right now to taking real life action that will actually shift you into creating your own Inner Peace. Now you can actually feel and know that by dealing with your own micro ‘inner wars and tensions’ you will help establish an outer World Peace… starting in your own Heart and backyard. Who could you call that you have been avoiding to start healing your relationships? Who or what can you start letting go of so you have more space for Peace in your life? How are you being antagonistic, selfish or simply disconnected from the big picture in your daily affairs? What real life actions (not just in your head) will you take today?! A good clue to knowing if the action is a good one that will create real positive peaceful changes is when you think about it, it may feel difficult or uneasy to undertake. Now you’ve got one that you need to do!

4) To spread this awesome one person at a time consciousness shift and to really inspire others to actively participate not only in Inner Peace but World Peace, write your biggest wins, learnings and how you have shifted and who else was served by your action, no matter how small you may think it is. The secret is Knowing and Trusting that whatever courageous steps you take to heal your own life, you know within that you are doing it also for the World at large. Your little self clean-up, contribution and action, you are doing for the sake of all people everywhere!

The Way of the WarriorSage is the way of Action!

The Warrior within you is the one who acts on their inner call in the real world.

The Sage is the one within you that is connected to all things and knows that all your thoughts, actions and feelings serve the World when coming from your deepest Heart of Love and Courageous Action.

I’ve created a forum where you can send your WarriorSage Inner Peace for World Peace success stories for all to be inspired! Feel free to send in as many Wins as you would like.

Send in your contribution no matter how small and watch and see how your own courageous acts of creating Peace will start to shift the World in ways that are beautiful and harmonious.

Post your stories on our forum at http://www.warriorsage.com/forum/WorldPeace/ or send them in an email message or word document to Kristi@warriorsage.com

Come to the forum often to read all the amazing contributions. And invite your friends to join in!

Much Love and let’s remember (and act on) what Mahatama Ghandi has shared from his soul… 'You must be the change you want to see in the world".

“10/11 The Day World Peace Broke Out!”