“Be peace. Don’t just talk about it.”

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Take a moment to consider if you have been getting annoyed and frustrated about the lack of peace in the world.
Then come back to these simple and powerful words from Thich Nhat Hanh.

Peace begins with our selves.

How can we move towards “being peace” today?

Make peace with yourself by giving yourself permission to rest. Be present to what arises.
Be compassionate towards your own human imperfections and judgments.
Forgive yourself. This is an act of peace.
Connect to the inner goodness within you.

Help an other person to find peace. Encourage them to rest.
Show kindness towards them. Forgive them.
Nurture peace in your children and loved ones.
Work for peace.

Become gentle.

Be tender.

Be peace.


 

18 responses to “Be Peace”

  1. Needed this❤️🤗

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    1. Thank you Dwight. You are not alone.
      Sending love 💞

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  2. Love this Val, and very much needed it also. Thank you so much. Hope this text finds you well.

    Peace and Blessings,
    Paul

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    1. Thank you so much Paul 💐 it’s good to hear your voice 🙏

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    2. P.s. I am well apart from a low back ongoing thingy… and not to mention the world turning upside down with atrocities and scary people needing to make a stance and violating and killing innocent people.
      Hold the love and patience for the unfolding.
      There is so much in our history that needs to be exposed, in order to find balance.
      Remember … you are not alone 💞

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      1. The world is simply completely “out of balance” in ways beyond my comprehension now. All I can do pray for better days ahead.

        Please take care of your Spirit and your back Val. I always love to hear from you. Blessings and Peace. -Paul

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  3. Indeed Val, our immediate world is a reflection of us. If it isn’t peaceful others are only going to see an untruth and back away. Great post kind lady, keep spreading the word. It is very peaceful here 🤗❤️🙏

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    1. Thank you so much Mark. Enjoy the beauty and peace that is around you. 💐🙏💝
      What a gift ✨

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  4. Great reminders for me. Thanks Val. 🙏

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    1. Thank you Brad. So glad it resonated 💐

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  5. Love this, Val. Simple truth! 🙏🏼 🕊️

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    1. Thank you Eliza 💐🙏💝
      Simple and deep. Not something that is readily available these days, especially in the younger generation.

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  6. I love the juxtaposition in the top photo. It’s perfect for this piece. Peace.

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    1. Thank you LuAnne for tuning in 💐

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  7. So true. A. flower on barbed wire reminds me of the woman confronting soldiers with a flower

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    1. It is a poignant image. Thank you Derrick 💐

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