Janis Kelly's Blog – February 2009 Archive (26)
Day 29 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Forgiveness"
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Today is Friday, February 27, Day 29--and the start of week 5--of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is FORGIVENESS.
When we forgive, we do not condone hurtful behavior. When we realize that there is something within us that is more important than this hurtful experience, we are free to let go of the past and move on with our lives. In doing so, we open our hearts to the humanity of those we forgive.
As we forgive others, we are… Continue
Today is Friday, February 27, Day 29--and the start of week 5--of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is FORGIVENESS.
When we forgive, we do not condone hurtful behavior. When we realize that there is something within us that is more important than this hurtful experience, we are free to let go of the past and move on with our lives. In doing so, we open our hearts to the humanity of those we forgive.
As we forgive others, we are… Continue
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Day 28 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Listening"
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Today is Thursday, February 26, DAY 28 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is LISTENING.
Can you stop what you are doing and thinking, and take time to truly listen to the feelings behind someone’s words to you? Being fully present for the conversation and interested in what that person is saying is a practice of nonviolence.
A component of Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" involves listening with compassion. The… Continue
Today is Thursday, February 26, DAY 28 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is LISTENING.
Can you stop what you are doing and thinking, and take time to truly listen to the feelings behind someone’s words to you? Being fully present for the conversation and interested in what that person is saying is a practice of nonviolence.
A component of Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" involves listening with compassion. The… Continue
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Day 27 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Generosity"
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Today is Wednesday, February 25, Day 27 of the Season For Nonviolence, and the thought for today is GENEROSITY.
Mother Teresa said, “There is a hidden poverty more pervasive than lack of money. It is the poverty of the heart.” Look at ways you can contribute to your family, friends and community through your generosity. You will see how your generous gift comes back to you.
The more generous you are today, the more generosity you will have… Continue
Today is Wednesday, February 25, Day 27 of the Season For Nonviolence, and the thought for today is GENEROSITY.
Mother Teresa said, “There is a hidden poverty more pervasive than lack of money. It is the poverty of the heart.” Look at ways you can contribute to your family, friends and community through your generosity. You will see how your generous gift comes back to you.
The more generous you are today, the more generosity you will have… Continue
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Day 26 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Respect"
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Today is Tuesday, February 24, and the thought for today is RESPECT.
Gandhi taught “Language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.” Respecting yourself and others means making a choice not to use profanity or ‘put downs’. Let our language be based on respect for those we address. The life of peace excludes no one. Let your words reflect your respect for others - speak from the depth of your heart and soul. The other side of… Continue
Today is Tuesday, February 24, and the thought for today is RESPECT.
Gandhi taught “Language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.” Respecting yourself and others means making a choice not to use profanity or ‘put downs’. Let our language be based on respect for those we address. The life of peace excludes no one. Let your words reflect your respect for others - speak from the depth of your heart and soul. The other side of… Continue
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Day 25 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Friendliness"
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Today is Monday, February 23, and the thought for today is FRIENDLINESS.
To humorist Will Rogers, strangers were simply friends he hadn’t met. View those you encounter today in that light. Every time I am friendly toward another, I help break down the wall of separation and I contribute to nonviolence.
Today: I will make a new acquaintance, befriend a stranger. I will go up to someone I haven’t met yet and say “Hi friend.”
THANK YOU… Continue
Today is Monday, February 23, and the thought for today is FRIENDLINESS.
To humorist Will Rogers, strangers were simply friends he hadn’t met. View those you encounter today in that light. Every time I am friendly toward another, I help break down the wall of separation and I contribute to nonviolence.
Today: I will make a new acquaintance, befriend a stranger. I will go up to someone I haven’t met yet and say “Hi friend.”
THANK YOU… Continue
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Day 24 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Prayer"
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Today is Sunday, February 22, and the thought for today is HARMONY.
Choosing NOT to engage in any form of gossip today contributes to harmony. Choosing to see the good in others rather than finding fault leads to peaceful relationships. Look for the good in yourself and in others. By making these choices, we are contributing to a culture of nonviolence, we are being a model of peace.
Today: I will choose to see the good in others instead of… Continue
Today is Sunday, February 22, and the thought for today is HARMONY.
Choosing NOT to engage in any form of gossip today contributes to harmony. Choosing to see the good in others rather than finding fault leads to peaceful relationships. Look for the good in yourself and in others. By making these choices, we are contributing to a culture of nonviolence, we are being a model of peace.
Today: I will choose to see the good in others instead of… Continue
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Day 23 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Prayer"
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Today is Saturday, February 21, and the thought for today is PRAYER.
“Prayer from the heart can achieve what nothing else in the world can” said Gandhi.
Begin and end the day with a prayer for peace. Let peace begin with me.
Saint Francis of Assisi said it this way:
"..... make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, union; Where there is doubt,… Continue
Today is Saturday, February 21, and the thought for today is PRAYER.
“Prayer from the heart can achieve what nothing else in the world can” said Gandhi.
Begin and end the day with a prayer for peace. Let peace begin with me.
Saint Francis of Assisi said it this way:
"..... make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, union; Where there is doubt,… Continue
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Day 22 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Mission"
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Today is Friday, Feb. 20, and the beginning of week 4 of the Season For Nonviolence. Our thought for today is MISSION.
“My life is my message” said Gandhi. Gandhi’s mission was to be nonviolent. What do you want to stand for in your life? Do you know your life’s mission?
Today: I will write down what I stand for in my life. I will note at least one way I can show, through action, that I stand for my beliefs. I will develop a personal mission… Continue
Today is Friday, Feb. 20, and the beginning of week 4 of the Season For Nonviolence. Our thought for today is MISSION.
“My life is my message” said Gandhi. Gandhi’s mission was to be nonviolent. What do you want to stand for in your life? Do you know your life’s mission?
Today: I will write down what I stand for in my life. I will note at least one way I can show, through action, that I stand for my beliefs. I will develop a personal mission… Continue
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Day 21 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Inspiration"
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Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, and the thought for today is INSPIRATION.
There are many people who inspire us. Take a moment to reflect upon who inspires you and what characteristics you most admire in them. See the potential that is also within you and choose to cultivate these characteristics in your daily life.
"Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole… Continue
Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, and the thought for today is INSPIRATION.
There are many people who inspire us. Take a moment to reflect upon who inspires you and what characteristics you most admire in them. See the potential that is also within you and choose to cultivate these characteristics in your daily life.
"Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole… Continue
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Day 20 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Self-Forgiveness"
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Today is Wednesday, February 18, and our word for today is, "Self-Forgiveness."
When I judge myself, I tend to believe that who I am is what I have done or not done, what I have or do not have. I know that who I am is greater than all these things. I am greater than any mistake I have ever made. When we get even the slightest glimpse of the unity of life, we realize that sitting in judgment of other people and countries and races trains our minds to sit… Continue
Today is Wednesday, February 18, and our word for today is, "Self-Forgiveness."
When I judge myself, I tend to believe that who I am is what I have done or not done, what I have or do not have. I know that who I am is greater than all these things. I am greater than any mistake I have ever made. When we get even the slightest glimpse of the unity of life, we realize that sitting in judgment of other people and countries and races trains our minds to sit… Continue
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Day 19 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Acceptance"
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Today is Tuesday, February 17th, and the word for today is, "Acceptance."
"Resentment, feat, criticism and guilt cause more problems than anything else," says author Author Louise Hay. By choosing not to judge myself and instead see myself as unique, capable, loving and bright, and by accepting myself just as I am, I will be modeling nonviolence. Any time I take down the walls of defense, I open myself to a nonviolent way of living.
"Life has… Continue
Today is Tuesday, February 17th, and the word for today is, "Acceptance."
"Resentment, feat, criticism and guilt cause more problems than anything else," says author Author Louise Hay. By choosing not to judge myself and instead see myself as unique, capable, loving and bright, and by accepting myself just as I am, I will be modeling nonviolence. Any time I take down the walls of defense, I open myself to a nonviolent way of living.
"Life has… Continue
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Day 18 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Freedom"
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Today is Monday, February 16 and our word for today is "Freedom."
Civil Rights activist Diane Nash said, "Freedom, by definition, is people realizing that they are their own leaders." Take a leadership role today in your own life. Find a way where you can express who you truly are.
"When people decide they want to be free, there is nothing that can stop them."--Bishop Desmond Tutu
"To be free is to live in a way that respects and… Continue
Today is Monday, February 16 and our word for today is "Freedom."
Civil Rights activist Diane Nash said, "Freedom, by definition, is people realizing that they are their own leaders." Take a leadership role today in your own life. Find a way where you can express who you truly are.
"When people decide they want to be free, there is nothing that can stop them."--Bishop Desmond Tutu
"To be free is to live in a way that respects and… Continue
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DAY 17 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Integrity"
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Today is Sunday, February 15 and our word for today is, "Integrity."
"Do The Right Thing!" Spike Lee used these words as a title for one of his movies. When faced with a choice, listen to your conscience, and be willing to act accordingly, no matter what others may say. You KNOW what is right to do; you can choose to do it.
Integrity asks for firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values and denies any form of corruption.… Continue
Today is Sunday, February 15 and our word for today is, "Integrity."
"Do The Right Thing!" Spike Lee used these words as a title for one of his movies. When faced with a choice, listen to your conscience, and be willing to act accordingly, no matter what others may say. You KNOW what is right to do; you can choose to do it.
Integrity asks for firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values and denies any form of corruption.… Continue
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Day 16 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Gratitude"
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Today is Saturday, February 14 (Happy V-day everybody!!), and our word for the day is, "Gratittude."
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."--Melody… Continue
Today is Saturday, February 14 (Happy V-day everybody!!), and our word for the day is, "Gratittude."
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."--Melody… Continue
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Day 15 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Reverence"
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Today is Friday, February 13 and we are starting week 3 of the Season For Nonviolence! Today's word is, "Reverence." Reverence for all life is fundamental to Ahimsa; it is the ultimate rationale for nonviolence--for how can one willingly do harm to that for which one has reverence--and towards which one has the ove that reverence engenders?
"In the main, reverence for life dictates the same sort of behavior as the ethical principle of love. But reverence… Continue
Today is Friday, February 13 and we are starting week 3 of the Season For Nonviolence! Today's word is, "Reverence." Reverence for all life is fundamental to Ahimsa; it is the ultimate rationale for nonviolence--for how can one willingly do harm to that for which one has reverence--and towards which one has the ove that reverence engenders?
"In the main, reverence for life dictates the same sort of behavior as the ethical principle of love. But reverence… Continue
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Day 14 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Humility"
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Today is Thursday, February 12, and our word for the day is "Humility." Making mistakes is a part of learning and growing, simply an error in approach. Paradoxically, the only way we can begin to escape from the consequences of our actions is to stop running from them and to face them with fortitude and humility. In this sense, every difficult situation is a precious opportunity for learning.
When we humbly acknowledge our mistakes and reflect on what we… Continue
Today is Thursday, February 12, and our word for the day is "Humility." Making mistakes is a part of learning and growing, simply an error in approach. Paradoxically, the only way we can begin to escape from the consequences of our actions is to stop running from them and to face them with fortitude and humility. In this sense, every difficult situation is a precious opportunity for learning.
When we humbly acknowledge our mistakes and reflect on what we… Continue
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Day 13 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Creativity"
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Today is Wednesday, February 11, and the word for today is "Creativity." The human soul's natural desire is to create. The best thing you can do to a human sould is to express the natural desire to create. Your life is your creative expression. Creativity allows something unpredictable and joyous to express through you.
"Why should we use all our creative power?...Because there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and… Continue
Today is Wednesday, February 11, and the word for today is "Creativity." The human soul's natural desire is to create. The best thing you can do to a human sould is to express the natural desire to create. Your life is your creative expression. Creativity allows something unpredictable and joyous to express through you.
"Why should we use all our creative power?...Because there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and… Continue
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Day 12 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Groundedness"
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Today is Tuesday, February 11, and the word for today is "Groundedness." Gandhi said, "To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves." Bleack Elk reminds us, "Some little root of the sacred tree still lives. Nourish it, that it may leaf and bloom and fill with singing birds."
This is how we are going to feel grounded, like a tree planted in the earth: Stand up straight and close your eyes. Imagine your body is a tree. Send down… Continue
Today is Tuesday, February 11, and the word for today is "Groundedness." Gandhi said, "To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves." Bleack Elk reminds us, "Some little root of the sacred tree still lives. Nourish it, that it may leaf and bloom and fill with singing birds."
This is how we are going to feel grounded, like a tree planted in the earth: Stand up straight and close your eyes. Imagine your body is a tree. Send down… Continue
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Day 11 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Contemplation"
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Today is February 9, and our word for today is, "Contemplation." For at least three inutes, relax, breathe, and let your mind be fed by whatsoever is good and beautiful. Many sacred texts tell us some variation of 'your thoughts shape your reality.'"
"The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival."--Aristotle
"As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is."--Bible
Today's… Continue
Today is February 9, and our word for today is, "Contemplation." For at least three inutes, relax, breathe, and let your mind be fed by whatsoever is good and beautiful. Many sacred texts tell us some variation of 'your thoughts shape your reality.'"
"The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival."--Aristotle
"As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is."--Bible
Today's… Continue
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Day 10 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Faith"
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Today is Sunday, February 8, and the word for today is "Faith." When Cesar Chavez was organizing farm workers in California, he challenged them to say, "Si, se puede"--yes, it is possible--when they didn't know how they would overcome obstacles. Today, say "Yes, it is possible," even if you don't know how your goal will be realized. Have faith--you will find a way.
Today's exercise: I will say, "Yes, it is possible." in every obstacle I meet. I will… Continue
Today is Sunday, February 8, and the word for today is "Faith." When Cesar Chavez was organizing farm workers in California, he challenged them to say, "Si, se puede"--yes, it is possible--when they didn't know how they would overcome obstacles. Today, say "Yes, it is possible," even if you don't know how your goal will be realized. Have faith--you will find a way.
Today's exercise: I will say, "Yes, it is possible." in every obstacle I meet. I will… Continue
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