Commentary on create peace in the here and now
HALCYON DAYSRemember childhood summers, the ones we wanted to go on forever? It was hot, yes, but there were sprinklers to run through, ice water to drink from the fridge, a fan or A/C vent to lie under, the local pool – or maybe a lake or the beach –…
There are many ways this is happening in our community (and in the world). It’s always happening, but right now it seems especially important. YOU CAN NEVER GIVE IT ALL AWAY Bruce Voirin (Austin TX) had said that some of his kids, who own No Mas Cantina, a Mexican restaurant…
Peacemaking, briefly, is the art of bringing everyone back into the circle, held with the same resources, love and support (for a fuller description, see https://skyness.net/peace/ ). It’s something many of us do as part of our daily lives, and this column is a way to raise our awareness of that, to…
PEACEMAKING IN OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY: POEMS FOR OUR TIMES Peacemaking, briefly, is the art of bringing everyone back into the circle, held with the same resources, love and support (for a fuller description, see https://skyness.net/peace/ ). It’s something many of us do as part of our daily lives, and this column…
Peacemaking, briefly, is the art of bringing everyone back into the circle, held with the same resources, love and support (for a fuller description, see https://skyness.net/peace/ ). It’s something many of us do as part of our daily lives, and this column is a way to raise our awareness of that, to…
With the world situation being what it is, chances to gather with our community are few right now. What is the role of a spiritual community in the time of crisis? How do your spiritual practices and community connections help during tough times? How does contribute to Peacemaking in our…
Peacemaking, briefly, is the art of bringing everyone back into the circle, held with the same resources, love and support (for a fuller description, see https://skyness.net/peace/ ). It’s something many of us do as part of our daily lives, and this column is a way to raise our awareness of that, to…
Peacemaking, briefly, is the art of bringing everyone back into the circle, held with the same resources, love and support (for a fuller description, see https://skyness.net/peace/). It’s something many of us do as part of our daily lives, and this column is a way to raise our awareness of that, to recognize…
If we view peacemaking as the act of bringing everyone into the circle, everyone held in love and community, how does this definition fit? May your holidays be filled with peace, in all ways.
As things become more intense around the world, it seemed a good time to consider what Peacemaking is and isn’t. We’ve been using the visual of cupped hands, holding the whole community, everyone cradled in the same love and compassion together. When those hands separate vertically, so that some people…
