When people think of the word “peace”
they often think of peace as the “opposite
of war.” For many, the word “peace”
has negative connotations. With this narrow definition
of peace people usually end up "taking sides."
They're either "for" peace or "for"
war. They either tune into the topic or they tune
out.
Many people don't even understand the importance
of peace. "If peace is merely the 'opposite
of war' how does it affect me and my life? Why
should I care?" is a common response to the
general topic of peace.
IF we re-define peace to mean more than the "opposite
of war" but "a way of life in
which one experiences inner tranquility, harmonious
relationships and an interconnectedness with the
world then we can see how peace becomes
important!
It is time to expand our concept of peace, to
re-define peace...
A
new definition of Peace
The word peace means so much more than the opposite
of war. Peace, to me, is really a state
of BEING. It is about honoring and nurturing
our spiritual side.
I love the quote by Gandhi when
he said, "Peace, to be real, must not be
affected by outside circumstances." This
is what peace is...It is an inner quietness no
matter what is going on externally. It is living
from that inner space of joy, harmony and stillness.
It is truly living from the inside out! It is
living from a place of "response" instead
of "reaction." It is living based on
"internal" rather than "external."
Here are some more definitions of peace:
"...peace is associated with clarity,
and with an inner stillness that often gives rise
to playfulness and inspired activity. so while
peace does come from nonresistance and acceptance
of what is, it is not necessarily a state of passivity:
rather it gives rise to choices that are free
from automatic resistance..."
"...peace means being at peace with what
ever is going on, so that I am aware of my inner
reactions and can respond from a place of compassion
and understanding...."
"...an inner state in which
we are calmly impervious to whatever comes into
our awareness of a distressing or inharmonious
nature..."
"Peace does not mean to be in a place
where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
Peace means to be in the midst of all those things
and still be calm in our heart. That is the real
meaning of peace."
"Peace means to me a quite stillness
within me... a completeness and a knowingness
that everything is as it should be. A stillness
so deep that you know that each moment, each hour,
each tomorrow is in this stillness waiting to
blossom. Within this stillness there is no judgement,
hatred, anger only a perfect stillness...a swelling
of love..."
Why is it important to
re-define peace?
Stephen Covey, in the Seven Habits
of Highly Effective People, said that with
any goal it is necessary to "begin with the
end in mind."
When we are claiming peace for ourselves
and our world it is important to have a VISION
of what we are claiming. If we do not even know
what peace is, what it would be like to "have"
peace, or what peace feels like, then how can
we go about achieving that result?
We invite you to take a moment and think about
what peace means to you...
Five
minute Internet Movie titled "What is Peace?"
What does peace mean to you?
Please take five minutes and explore our Internet
Peace Movie titled "What is Peace?"
before you complete your answer.
The movie is a meditative experience of peace
that combines spectacular images, poetic
words and inspirational music to help us clarify
our VISION of peace.
This movie is FREE to view. See above LEFT. Plus
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NOTE: A CD-ROM version of the
movie is also available for Purchase. See below...
International
Acclaim for the Movie!
We have received numerous responses from people
all over the globe (Africa, Iran, India, France,
England, Canada, Sweden, Israel, Turkey, Mexico
and Russia) saying what a profound effect the
movie has had on them!
Here is just one example of the many comments
the movie is receiving:
“I’m a teacher in NEZAM MAFI technical
high school -for deaf students- in Iran. I saw
your movie (what is peace) with my students and
we realy enjoy. It’s working and your poem
is so beauteous.” ---Iran
Click
here to read an 8 page Adobe pdf document
of testimonials.
Peace
Movie available on CD-ROM
The five minute "What is Peace?"
movie is available for purchase on a CD-ROM.
This will allow
you to view the movie in the comfort of your home
or office at any time without being connected
to the Internet. Many people have said that they
watch this movie periodically throughout the week
to help them stay centered in peace!
The CD-ROM version of the movie
is only $9.99!!
NOTE: You will
receive a single CD in a plastic case
with one of the two beautiful photos
on the label. The CD-ROM plays automatically when
inserted into your drive.
MOVIE CREDITS
Poem and Idea Development by Lisa
Hepner
Design and Animation by Kyle
Lundy
Music by Eric Montgomery
Photos copyright Photos.com (Jupiter images)
Share
your definition of Peace
Take a moment to go to our Community Forum and
share what peace means to you AND read how others
define peace.
Link
to our Community Forum
NOTE: Once at the forum Click on General
Topics, then click “Definition
of peace” to share your input so
that it's all in ONE location...
Peace
Meditation CD's available
If you like the movie and are considering adding
meditation to your peace ritual, you may want
to check out our Peace Meditation CD's which are
guided meditations that help you experience peace
in your life, your relationships and the world.
Link to Meditation
CD's
Peaceful
Moments- Weekly Affirmations
Imagine receiving an affirmation/meditation directly
to your email every week for a full year. Check
out our Peaceful Moments
More info about
Peaceful Moments
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