Day 49 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Honor"

Greetings, family!

Today is Thursday, March 19, DAY 49 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is HONOR.

"Those who are good and pure in conduct are honored wherever they go. The good shine like the Himalayas, whose peaks glisten above the rest of the world even when seen from a distance. " -The Buddha

People who are as described by Buddha, who work for the welfare of others, will be very deeply loved, respected and honored wherever they go. It is a simple law of human nature that we love the highest, that we emulate such people, and we want to lead the kind of life they lead. This is the saving grace of human nature: when we see someone who is patient, kind, forgiving, and forbearing, we recognize their nonviolent ways, because we too, have those qualities. As we honor them, we honor ourselves.

Today: A simple way to raise my awareness of honoring others is to do so at mealtime. Before each meal today, I will stop to think about all the people involved with the food I eat and I will silently say to them, "I honor you." Likewise, I will bless and honor the earth for its abundance.

LET ME CARE FOR YOU (Janis Kelly @2007)

Let me guide you, and I will show you a world
Where blessings never cease;
Let me lead you into a life
Where miracles unfold before your eyes;
Let me grant you the gift of peace which passes
Through all space and time;
Let me care for you—
And I will shower you with love.

Let me speak to you, in a voice that will soothe
Your heart and soul and mind;
Let me hold you within my arms
Of everlasting grace and calm;
Let me show you that I believe in you and see you
As you truly are;
Let me care for you—
And I will shower you with love.

Let me care for you, let me care for you;
Let me take away your burdens,
And show how much I want for you.
Let me care for you, let me care for you;
Let me ease your earthly sorrows,
And give you life—anew.

Let me help you, and you will find you have strength
To overcome all fear;
Let me teach you to use your power
To be the change you’d like to see;
Let me lift you into a consciousness where
You and I are one;
Let me care for you—
And I will shower you with love, with love, with LOVE.

Peace, blessings & brilliance,

Janis
www.janis-kelly.com