Begins Within You

PEACE

Doesn't require two people;

it requires only one.

It has to be you.

Byron Katie

While attending a dinner, two people were arguing over one subject, and neither were willing to back down.  It was clear the emotions had risen above the subject and now it was a battle of wills.  How different this would have been if they both had given room for both opinions.  Respect would have remained in place and compassion would have replaced competition.   A question arises ... How will we ever have World Peace when we cannot keep peace between ourselves and just one other?

If we are filled with anger, we are not very likely to initiate peace out in the world.  If we harbor ill feelings towards our neighbors, families, and friends,  we will not be feeling very serene.  In our need to be right, we develop the habit of being opinionated and close our minds to any idea non-supportive.

The more accepting we are of ourselves, acknowledging our weaker areas, but focusing on our strengths, the more secure we will feel.  The more secure we feel, the more willing we will be to listen to the ideas of others.  When we are aligned with our  body, mind, and spirit, we are able to embrace diversity and release judgment.   This kindles the concept of peace, and it begins within you.