My Peace

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A collection of thoughts or images that come to your mind when you think of peace.

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Latest Activity: Dec 23, 2014

first I'd like to than rose for the beautiful logo.

the idea for this group sprung to my mind after I receive a message from Mohamad sh.

he wrote:

Dear everyone,

As you all see my list, i have a 120 friends, part of them palestinian, others from israel and also some from other arab countries and others like USA , EU, and more, i would like to ask a sensitive question to my friends from israel, and also other are welcome to answer it: everyone of us here talking peace, and about peace, and sounds for me life on this is is so great and lovely, seems no hatred and racism, no occupation and war, from big part of the comments i read mostly we say: we want peace, and here is my question: WHEN WE SAY PEACE, WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THIS NICE WORD, WHAT KIND OF PEACE WE WANT, WHERE COULD BE OUR LIMITES, BORDERS AND WHAT CAN WE GIVE TO MAKE PEACE REAL, LOTS OF QUESTIONS THAT FOR SURE NEED A DEEP THINKING TO SATISFY OUR NEEDS.
THANKS

So I answered:

That a really good question. I thank you for it, Mohamad. Peace means a great deal of different things to many people. It is a very personal question. I can tell you about the first things that come to my mind when I close my eyes and think of peace. I see no more wars. I see a time when my grandchildren don't have to spend 3 years of their lives in the army. I see equality and respect between peoples and nations. I see my Arab friends come to visit me at home, I see us going to the beach together. I see myself hanging out with my Lebanese friends in Beirut. But most of all, I see myself being able to get in the car with my dad (who is 87 years old) and 2 sons, and drive to Baghdad, Iraq, through Jordan or Syria. In Baghdad he takes us to the house he was born in, and to all the places he told us so many stories about. There, we close a circle.
These dreams might sound trivial to many, but these simple acts have been denied of so many people in the Middle East.

What would I give for REAL peace? Almost everything.

Then I thought, why limit it to Mohamad's friends. It's an important question. Why not open it up for everybody in iPeace?

David

Last summer I attended a lecture by Arun Gandhi (grandson of Mahatma Gandhi) & Mairead Corrigan Maguire (Nobel Peace Prize winner) in the Scottish Parliament, here in the historic & beautiful city of Edinburgh.

Mairead spoke of nurturing & cultivating love & peace within yourself, and then sharing it. Arun quoted his Grandfather who spoke of the seed of peace. If this seed is kept in a box it will wither & die. However, if the seed is exposed to the elements it will grow & flourish!

The message is clear, share your peace & let it grow & flourish.

And, with this in mind, please embrace the philosophy behind this movement and share your passion for peace by reaching out and inviting your friends.

Gordon J Millar

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Comment by Clicia Pavan on December 1, 2009 at 10:55pm

Comment by Clicia Pavan on December 1, 2009 at 9:55pm: The prayer of St. Francis, adapted by Sister Margaret Hosty and Divina de Fátima Noegueria Dias, founders of the AAVE Group, reflects the experience of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Lord, make me an instrument of support,
life and hope.
Where there is mistrust,
may I bring compassion.
Where there is judgment,
may I bring understanding.
Where there is exclusion and rejection,
may I bring welcome.
Where there is conflict due to the virus,
may I bring peace..
Where there are opportunist infections,
may I bring hope.
Where there is disagreement and prejudice,
may I bring acceptance.
Where there are feelings of guilt and resentment,
may I lend a listening ear.
Where there is fear,
may I bring courage.
And, wherever the HIV virus is,
may I always bring LOVE.
http://www.grupoaave.org/in/index.php
http://www.grupoaave.org/in/ajudenos.php

Comment by Clicia Pavan on December 1, 2009 at 12:11am: Chrissie
is so very beautifu,l what you wrote
thank you!
I think it is the duty of every human help the victims of injustice and hunger
dignity for all religious tolerance, equality
I am Muslim! I am Hindu! And I'm Jewish! I am Christian! "
Mahatma Gandhi!
Namaste
Each one respect religious differences --- Peace to the world

Comment by Clicia Pavan on November 30, 2009 at 11:48pm: Mahmood,my frend!
Peace is within our hearts, just find the way, love your neighbor,defend those who suffer injustice and, prejudice, trying to make the world a better and fairer
Peace,love
Namaste

Comment by Chrissie Small on November 30, 2009 at 11:46pm: Peace is the sound of children laughing as they play, the birds singing in the trees, people hugging each other in greeting, putting out a helping hand to help someone who has fallen. Where every person is equal, no more or no less than anyone else. Where a man can ask the hand of a woman in marriage with no fear of religion or politics standing in the way of true happiness. Where chidren can play with their neighbours children no matter what race, religion or political belief.
Where Smiling at a total stranger doesn't cause suspician but joy enabling them to pass that smile on as you walk past each other. A smile is the cheapest and most fulfilling of gifts.

Comment by Mahmood Sairally on November 30, 2009 at 11:31pm: Everyone of us should think and act in this manner, then we will attain Peace in this World. It is the prime duty of everyone to propagate this very wise idea.

Comment by Clicia Pavan on November 30, 2009 at 6:23pm: That is what
Gandhi was talking
I am Muslim! I am Hindu! And I'm Jewish! I am Christian! "
Mahatma Gandhi!
Namaste

Comment by Clicia Pavan on November 30, 2009 at 6:20pm: my friend Gopi
to understand this?
Abraham. First, because it is considered the spiritual father of the three great monotheistic traditions. Then by according to the biblical account, the biological paternity of Jews, through his son Isaac, and Arabs, the oldest lineage of Ishmael.
We are all equal, children of God

1...Best Hindu scripture in Bengali was written by Md. Sohidullah, a Muslim.
2...Best Islamic scripture Koran in Bengali was written by Girish Ch. Sen, a

Comment by GOPI KANTA GHOSH on November 30, 2009 at 4:39pm: Think of Bengal...
1...Best Hindu scripture in Bengali was written by Md. Sohidullah, a Muslim.
2...Best Islamic scripture Koran in Bengali was written by Girish Ch. Sen, a Hindu by birth later became a Brahmo.
There are many such examples in Bengali tradition. Can it be brought back and practiced for world peace...

Comment by Clicia Pavan on November 30, 2009 at 1:13pm: iPeace una lección de amor y amistad
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iPeace a lesson of love and friendship
Yo soy musulmán! Estoy hindúes! Y yo soy judío! Yo soy cristiano! "
Mahatma Gandhi!
I am Muslim! I am Hindu! And I'm Jewish! I am Christian! "
Mahatma Gandhi!
Namaste