Janis Kelly's Blog – March 2009 Archive (25)

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Today is Friday, March 6, Day 36 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is MINDFULNESS.



Mindfulness is thinking about what you’re doing and knowing why you’re doing it. If we just act in each moment with composure and mindfulness, each minute of our life is a work of art. Be aware of the motivation behind your action, the intention behind your words and the needs and experiences of other people. By doing so, you are making life more… Continue

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Today is Thursday, March 5, DAY 35 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is UNDERSTANDING.



Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist teacher, says, “When you understand, you cannot help but love. Practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion.”



Today: When I find myself disagreeing with someone, I will focus on understanding what they are saying - and why. I will listen compassionately to them, with a silent thought of love,… Continue

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Today is Wednesday, March 4, DAY 34 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is LOVE.



Gandhi wrote, “nonviolence is based on the assumption that human nature ... unfailingly responds to the advances of love.”



All the great texts encourage us to "love your enemy." The ancients understood that this is where the creative energy comes from. An enemy does not have to be life-threatening or violent; an enemy can just be a thought that… Continue

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Today is Tuesday, March 3, Day 33 of the Season for Nonviolence. The thought for today is ACKNOWLEDGMENT.



Acknowledgment helps us see the oneness of all life, that we are part of a greater purpose, and by doing so, elevate our awareness of nonviolence. When I acknowledge someone, how could I possibly do harm toward them? When I tell someone what a difference he or she has made in my life and acknowledge that person for being there for me, I am affirming… Continue

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Today is Monday, March 2, day 32 of the Season For nonviolence. I am going to combine today's SNV thought with those of days 30 and 31, as they fell over the weekend.



So, here is Day 30's thought: MAKING AMENDS. The other side of forgiveness is making amends, when it is you who has been - or needs to be - forgiven for hurt or wrongdoing you may have caused. As with forgiveness, the gift of making amends - to yourself and to whoever has been hurt or… Continue