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The Art of Peace

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The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow.

You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.*

~ Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Peace is an art form.
It is created.
There has to be an intention behind it.
It comes from within.
It comes with some effort and skill.
It brings about transformation within you and to those around you.
Manifest your inner enlightenment and share it with the world.

Namaste

 

*Ueshiba, Morihei. The Art of Peace (Shambhala Classics) (p. 41). Shambhala. Kindle Edition.

45 responses to “The Art of Peace”

  1. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? Avatar
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    “There has to be intention behind it” – Yes! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Indeed! Thanks Kate 💛

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  2. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    So beautiful!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise 💛

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  3. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Wonderful discussion of inner peace, Val. I find it is a lifelong process…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet. Agreed – the practice can last a lifetime 💛

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  4. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    Peace, Val ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      💕🙏💕

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  5. Life, Love, Creation, Inspiration Avatar
    Life, Love, Creation, Inspiration

    Very nicely put ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you ❣️

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  6. samanthalashay Avatar
    samanthalashay

    I love this. Do you have any tips on finding our inner peace, so that we can apply it to the world?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Samantha! The best t
      It I have is to slow down and listen to yourself more. When we let go of other people’s opinions and trust our inner guide, life becomes so much easier. 💕

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      1. samanthalashay Avatar
        samanthalashay

        Thank you!

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  7. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Peace is an art form to design within first! Beautiful Val 🙏🏻

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💛 I’m home and catching up. xo

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  8. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    For No Other Purpose. It’s important to keep reminding oneself, especially these days, that this is not a joyride. Though it can be joyful, it’s also spiked with tears and suffering along the way. If not to learn – what, then? Good post, Val. ❤

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      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Bela 💕

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  9. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Your quote from Morihei Ueshiba reminded me that I had a book ‘Remembering O-Sensei’ – a collection of memories by his students. Haven’t read it for 10 years or so and should read it again. Thanks for the reminder.
    As Jet says, finding inner peace is a lifelong process 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for sharing your memory Vicki 💛

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  10. EJediting Avatar
    EJediting

    I am a big believer in creating your own world and that thoughts create reality. But still, sometimes I find the following phrases to be paradoxical: “It comes from within” and “it is created…some skill.”

    If it comes from within, shouldn’t it be effortless? You “allow” the peace that is already within?

    Maybe it’s the allowing part that is difficult. 🙂 I could think about this all day. Thanks!

    Elizabeth

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Elizabeth for sharing this perspective. I was thinking in terms of art and how it is created. Finding peace, for example, through meditation or yoga, can take practice and skill too. 💛

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  11. MFCastillo Avatar
    MFCastillo

    Beautiful, powerful words of wisdom. As a busy mom, I find it hard to pause and find peace sometimes. But you’re right. It is an effort. A skill that needs to be develop. I need to find peace in every situation I’m in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you MF 💛

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  12. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    So true, Val, and something we need to be reminded of and really think about.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Michele 💛

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  13. Tonye Tariah-Health Strategist Avatar
    Tonye Tariah-Health Strategist

    Beautiful!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tony’s 💛

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      1. Tonye Tariah-Health Strategist Avatar
        Tonye Tariah-Health Strategist

        You’re welcome!🙏🏼

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  14. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Do you remember when Denise Kucinich ran for President and said he was going to create a Dept of Peace. His peers rolled their eyes, but I never forgot that. The intention and vision was meaningful, because it does require effort and skill. Well worth our commitment and practice.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I didn’t know about Denise … as I was living in the U.K. at the same. My more of the goodness stick 🙏💕

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  16. Kristen Moreno Avatar
    Kristen Moreno

    Just reading this made me feel more at peace, I really love the way peace is described as an art form. It really is, and it always takes a bit of effort and sometimes planning. It’s something I’ve been working on for a couple years now and the changes it’s brought to my life have been surprising in the best of ways.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kristen. I’m glad it resonated with you 💛

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  17. A.M. Santana Avatar
    A.M. Santana

    Reblogged this on Peace on Earth and commented:
    Very nice…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for the re-blog. It’s appreciated 💛

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  18. Serena Conte Avatar
    Serena Conte

    I totally agree with your post, esecially “Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow.” This is the very essence of my artwork. Have a look, I use pens and cotton sheets. I immerse myself in self growth. I love your post. NAMASTE 💐🌸💐🌸

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Serena. May you follow your path and bring more peace to the world 💕

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      1. Serena Conte Avatar
        Serena Conte

        Val, thank you for the positive vibes. Have you seen my posts?

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  19. raghulam Avatar
    raghulam

    I Love This ❤ Beautifully Said.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💕🙏

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  20. godtisx Avatar
    godtisx

    Beautifully put…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 🙏

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  21. gumersindo Avatar
    gumersindo

    Just version this made me flavour more at serenity, I really beloved the style serenity is described as an art kind.

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  22. ardalionanguiano Avatar
    ardalionanguiano

    Just Reading this made me smell more at heartistrysease, I really honey the way of life heartistrysease is described as an artistry shape. I Love This ❤ Beautifully Said.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much 💝

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