Days 30-32 Of The Season For Nonviolence

Greetings, family!

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 wronged - is revealed when it is given unconditionally from your heart. What would it be like if world leaders made amends?

"Making amends may seem like a bitter pill to swallow, but for those serious about recovery it can be great medicine for the spirit and soul." -Step 9 Forgiveness. The Twelve Steps

For Day 31, our thought is PRAISE. Appreciation helps people to grow. Offer praise to the people you encounter today for their personal qualities, achievements or helpful service. Telling someone what you appreciate about them is paramount in nonviolent communication.

Praise is important for ourselves, too. Louise Hay says, “Praise yourself as much as you can … The love in our lives begins with us … Loving yourself will help heal this planet.” Peace in our world begins with each and every one of us.

And, finally, for DAY 32 Mar. 2: The thought for today is PATIENCE.

According to farm activist Cesar Chavez, “Nonviolence is not non-action… It is hard work…It is the patience to win.” When your plans seem delayed, choose to be patient by recognizing ways you can constructively use this time to support your goal. By practicing patience we can respond rather than react, and by doing so, stay centered and at peace.

Patience and passion both come from a Latin word meaning to suffer or endure. Whenever we practice patience - cheerfully bearing with somebody who is irascible, or enduring discomfort rather than imposing it on others - we are embracing those principles and creating an opportunity to model nonviolence. There is only one way to create a nonviolent world, and that is by being nonviolent ourselves.

Today: I will look for opportunities to practice patience. In a situation where there is friction, rather than run away, I will move closer to the core of the conflict and look for a nonviolent solution.

WE ARE BRILLIANT STARS (Janis Kelly @2007)

CHORUS: It is God’s will, that we be joyful;
It is God’s plan, that we feel blessed;
For we are one with all of creation,
And we are brilliant stars that shine throughout the world!
Yes, we are brilliant stars that shine throughout the world!

VERSE 1
(God wants you!) God wants you to feel wonderful;
(God wants you!) God wants you to be free;
God wants to hold you in the palm of
His mighty, mighty hand;
And fill you up with peace and happiness.

(God wants you!) God wants you to feel beautiful;
(God wants you!) God wants you to know you’re loved;
God wants to wrap you in Her everlasting
Goodness and Her grace;
And breathe new life and light into your soul.

CHORUS

VERSE 2
(God wants you!) God wants you to feel powerful;
(God wants you!) God wants you to see your worth;
God wants to lift you up and help you stand
In all your righteousness;
And tell you you’re Its perfect, holy child.

(God wants you!) God wants you to know you’re special;
(God wants you!) God wants you to be all that you can;
God wants to see you move in mighty ways,
Throughout the whole, wide world;
And to spread the Truth that Love is everywhere.

CHORUS

Peace, blessings & brilliance,

Janis
www.janis-kelly.com