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| UN International Day of Peace - September 21 |
There is great power in ritual. In pausing for a moment to reflect on who we are, and why we are participating in any act or thought.
The reading of the U.N. Secretary General's Day of Peace Proclamation has been taking place at Parliament Hill for the last 13 years. Led by peace elder Bill Bhaneja, the words are spoken so that we may all reflect on what it means for each of us to BE peace in that moment, and to rededicate our efforts to expanding that peace in our lives, communities and world.
It also helps us all see we are not alone in that task, as the task may seem quite lonely at times.
If you're in Ottawa on Sat. September 21 at 11:45 a.m., I will be there - among many others - at the Centennial Flame to participate in the reading, and be an active part of the field of love and peace that I know is created when all gather with intention.
Wherever you are that Day of Peace, I hope you will pause and take a moment to breathe in the peace I know we all, in our hearts, desire; and allow all that is not peace to be taken away on the breath.
Love is always present, if we but allow it to unfold.
Blessings, 🙏💞
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