RING BELLS! OR “STAND UP FOR WORLD PEACE” ARE ALL MESSAGES NECESSARY?
Posted by dougmar on June 24, 2008
I certainly believe every creative thing we can do that makes people more aware that “World Peace” is an important step, maybe the most important step in the evolution of humanity, is a wonderful thing! According to the Guinness Book of World Records there is no Peace Sign category. The people & students of Ithaca want to be the first entry if Guinness decides to add one and marshaled almost 6000 people (5,814) to form this massive “Peace” sign. Our hearts go out to Trevor Dougherty an Ithaca High sophomore, who organized this event. If you have a moment view his creative YouTube video “STAND UP FOR WORLD PEACE.” You will be glad you did. [Read More / Leave Comments...]
PEACE: “INNER PEACE” AN ETERNAL QUEST
Posted by dougmar on June 22, 2008
INNER PEACE If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, There must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart. Lao-tse Chinese Philosopher, 6th Century BC [Read More / Leave Comments...]
WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT DOING OR BEING?
Posted by dougmar on June 20, 2008
“As many believe what will last forever? As many believe what makes up our true selves? As many believe what truly will bring us Peace ? I think the following answers most of the above. We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no imagination eft for being. As a result, men are valued not for what they are but for what they do or what they have–for their usefulness. When man is reduced to his function he is placed in a servile, alienated condition. He exists for someone else or even worse for some thing else. Hence he cannot enjoy life.” (Thomas Merton - CONJECTURES OF A GUILTY BYSTANDER, page 308) [Read More / Leave Comments...]
“HEAVEN ON EARTH IS A CHOICE YOU MUST MAKE, NOT A PLACE YOU MUST FIND.” Wayne Dyer
Posted by dougmar on June 11, 2008
Is the human race at a historic watershed with two interesting scenarios; World Peace, Unity and Fraternity or Extermination? It certainly seems to be a possibility. Which will it be? Are we willing to assess not only our temporal humanness but our eternal Beingness and what this entails? Several books have been written these the past 100 years or so on this subject but a recent insightful book, published 2006, by Eckhart Tolle, “A New Earth”, seems to have several interesting answers on what it means to be a joyful, aware, loving and purposeful human being who lives in a state of consciousness verses an unconscious state of beingness. As we who have lived on this planet for 50 years or more know, life is short, gone in the t [Read More / Leave Comments...]
ONE SMALL STEP TOWARD PEACE, DIFFERENT FAITHS WORKING TOGETHER
Posted by dougmar on May 31, 2008
A nearly completed new Bethel Missionary Baptist Church burned to the ground several weeks ago here in Dutchess County, NY. Since then there has been a positive outcry of financial, emotional and spiritual support as ten plus congregations join as brothers and sisters to help this church recover from their loss. Several Catholic Churches have come together in prayer and taken up collections for this congregation. They have been joined by Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Greek Orthodox, Christian Reform and other churches something which I believe would not have been possible several years ago. The ecummenical movement certainly is alive and well here and in many other places in the world as people who are experiencing difficulties a [Read More / Leave Comments...]
THE BEATITUDES RING IN A BEAUTIFUL AND SIMPLE MESSAGE OF LOVE AND SERVICE!
Posted by dougmar on May 30, 2008
Matthew Chapter (5:3-10) The Beatitudes (from Latin “beatus”, meaning “blessed”) in other words a blessing, is the beginning portion of the Sermon on the Mount What a simple but powerful message on peace, service and knowing the best place in life to be. One again as with our BILLION BELLS FOR PEACE these blessings deal with Peace in THREE major ways: peace with God; the inner peace; peace among people. As a global family it is imperative that we have peace among all peoples who are looking for peace. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him. 2 And opening his mouth he taught them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kin [Read More / Leave Comments...]
WITCHES CAST SPELLS FOR PEACE AS WEDDING BELLS RING FOR THE PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER
Posted by dougmar on May 11, 2008
Witches in the Middle Ages as wise older women who had important inner knowledge became a perceived threat to the clergy and were therefore said to be evil. As we all know there are both good and not so good clergy and the same holds true for witches. Being women they also held a lower place on the social scale(possibly a nonexistent place) they were more often than not, demonized, outcast and burned at the stake. Here however is a lovely Wiccan Spell for Peace and Harmony Items needed: * Rose quartz * A Mirror * A Pink Candle Light the pink candle and place it in front of the mirror. Holding the rose quartz in your hands, gaze at the flame reflected in the mirror and chant the following: O blessed and reflected light Bring to me peace this [Read More / Leave Comments...]
COULD THIS KIND OF STRAIGHT TALK RING IN A CLIMATE OF FREEDOM & PEACE?
Posted by dougmar on May 5, 2008
The following was thought to be a statement by Prime Minister John Howard - Australia but it seems to have several other possible origins….It does however have some points to ponder and takes a rather firm stance on the history and traditions of a nation. Should these things be respected as one would hope if someone came into your home? How can we foster this type of understanding? …………. Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques. Quot [Read More / Leave Comments...]
MAY 1st, NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AS BELLS RING TO START THE WEDDING SEASON
Posted by dougmar on May 1, 2008
Even though many events were planned and took place on this National Day of Prayer if it were a sport or political venue it would have been front page news. May is the beginning of the wedding season and as bells ring in these special events many future families look toward a spring time of children and new life. The family is the basis of society and as we can see at a polygamous Texas compound it was not all good news for families. Our world is changing more rapidly than we would like but families need to stay grounded and monogamous for our country to thrive and for us to make a positive impact on the world. What is our prayer today if not a prayer of freedom, peace, love and justice for all? Will we cultivate good or bad culture, wi [Read More / Leave Comments...]
RING THE BELL OF POWER, IT COMES BY RINGING THE BELL OF SERVICE!
Posted by dougmar on April 20, 2008
True power, true peace comes in service to others, in loving all, the fortunate and less fortunate, the strong and those physically challenged by blindness or other crippling aliments. True strength and power come through the heart, courage and determination of character and spirit. At 81 years of age Pope Benedict appeared to us not as the growling, protective German Shepherd and strict, conservative German theologian but as Christ the gentle, loving shepherd, a man and leader of strong conviction clothed in love and kindness. His message was one of peace, hope and reconciliation coming at a time the Catholic Church in the United States and the state of the world so desperatley are in need of this tender, loving care. How did his [Read More / Leave Comments...]