May 2009
THIS MEMORIAL DAY THE PRESIDENT MADE REFERENCE TO BELLS!
Posted by Doug on May 25, 2009
President Obama suggested we say a prayer and ring a bell to honor those who have die so that we might be free… Andy Rooney of "60 Minutes" asked and I paraphrase, "Why is there more bravery in war than in peace? We need to find some new way to take war out of our lives. When we will be able to celebrate Memorial Day as a day not to remember the dead but as a day in which we saved so many who would have died, then we truly will have a Memorial Day that honors Peace. When will a religion or new way of thinking come about so that we can Celebrate this day as a day of peace?" We need to sound the call for Peace and Freedom by ringing bells around the World daily drowning out those cries and feelings of anger, hatred, self interest and revenge and replacing them with actions and feelings of Unity, Fraternity, Communion and Cooperation. Let Peace reign in our hearts! Let Peace reign in all hearts!
CONSEQUENCES AS MEN OF IRAN PLAY WITH BOYS TOYS?
Posted by Doug on May 24, 2009
As we experience the blooming of spring in many parts of the United States and the West with a sense of comfort and serenity this will create a false sense of security. As nature quickly awakens we need to understand that many people in the world are suffering from starvation, epidemic sicknesses, rebellious deaths, fear in the face of terrorism and uneasiness because of the global economic situation. Added to that Iran just successfully launched a medium range rocket with capabilities of adding WMD in the very near future and you have a world moving away from peace and more and more toward calamity. What is Iran really trying to do and why? All religions in some form practice the law of love which is so tied to natural moral law. Why does it seem that Iran leadership is so contrary to these principles and in denial on the consequences of their actions for the Iranian people and people of the world.
During this springtime we need to Think Globally and act Locally on the Foundations of Peace.
We will soon be headed into the Hurricane season and we can only hope that this is not here we are headed in the geopolitical future.
Many people and forces are trying to stem the tide toward global disaster. Pope Benedict’s recent visit in the Middle East and many others are working diligently on building bridges for peace.
What ever happen to Pope John Paul’s idea prior to the Millennium marking a New Springtime in Movement and mankind progress toward Unity and Community? I believe that many shared his vision and are working on these projects but at present the % of these people is still rather small. Unfortunately another non economic global crisis might be the only thing to motivate and mobilize a sufficient number of people in joining and making this cause, world peace, through Unity and Community, a top priority in humanities thinking and action.
TIMOTHY GALLWEY AND THE INNER GAME RING A BELL!
Posted by Doug on May 7, 2009
On this National Day of Prayer Tim Gallwey’s books on the inner game ring a bell!
What is prayer but that inner game of life, that connection with the infinite side of self, the soul.
Most people in competitive sports as in any life mastery would tell you that the inner game, our inner life is what separates the real winners from the rest of the pack. In those inner quiet movements of our souls we can all rise to the occasion and be whole, our true self, personal winners. For prayer and meditation put us in that special quiet stillness where all creation begins. Stillness, by getting rid of the noise and useless chatter, brings to life and focus what is truly important. Love of self and love of neighbor as our self will lead us to service and service will lead us to peace…
An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself so each will have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others. A. W..Tozer
CHANGE AND A NEW DIRECTION REQUIRE COURAGE
Posted by Doug on May 6, 2009
To Ring in Peace will require thinking outside the box. To Ring in Peace will require courage, patience and a world view of fraternity and unity which is so contrary to the powers that be who want to maintain control, who want to manage mankind for their own gain and profit. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul, Mark 8:36. Life, even if it be 100 years or more, is still too, too short to live just for oneself. By giving service to others we will not only be rewarded more deeply but this reward will bring us lasting Peace.
New world-big horizon
Open your eyes and see it’s true
New world -across the frightening waves of blue
David Wilcox
