Day 50 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Choice"

Greetings, family!

Today is Friday, March 20, DAY 50 of the Season For Nonviolence. The thought for today is CHOICE.

Be aware of any jokes or remarks that show disrespect toward ethnic groups, women or men, classes of people, religious groups, gays or lesbians. By being considerate of every person's dignity and by choosing not to participate in disrespectful communication, I am contributing to a nonviolent society.

"The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way." -Heraclitus

Do you think the statement “We always have a choice” is true? Do you ever think that you don’t have a choice? Do you ever think you must be violent? Can you always choose nonviolence?

Today: I will write about the choices I face throughout the day and on how they translate my commitment to nonviolence into my thoughts, words and actions.


LOVE TAKES OVER ME (Janis Kelly @ 2006)

When I’m all alone without a friend in sight
No one but myself to tell me I’m alright
I stop—‘cause I’ve seen this all before
I find my special place where no one goes but me
I turn within myself and set my spirit free
And smile—‘cause I’m lonely never more (never more)

When I want the world to stop, the skies to fall
The rains to come, and flood my soul
I think of you, and love takes over me!

I’ve searched for all my life to find a sense of peace
Plagued by doubts and fears I thought would never cease
I cried—‘cause I longed so to be free
But then one day I stopped to hear a still, small voice
And it reminded me, I always have the choice
You said—that it’s all inside of me (in me)

When I want the world to stop, the skies to fall
The rains to come, and flood my soul
I think of you, and love takes over me!

(Love takes over me…)
Love, you picked me up, and you turned me ‘round
(Love takes over me…)
You helped me plant my feet, on solid ground
(Love takes over me…)
Now everything I do, or say, or be
(Love takes over me…)
Is truly a reflection, of your love inside of me!

Your love has touched my soul, it’s opened up my heart
It’s healed the places where I once was torn apart
I know—‘cause I’ve changed in every way
But there are still those times when I forget what’s true
I feel such pain inside I don’t know what to do
I say—“give me strength for just this day!”

When I want the world to stop, the skies to fall
The rains to come, and flood my soul
I think of you, and love takes over me!

Peace, blessings & brilliance,

Janis
www.janis-kelly.com