What about YOU?

I would like to hear what peace means to you personally in your life. How is your life peaceful? How is it NOT peaceful? How do you think your life could benefit from some peace?

What about in your neighborhood or community? Your state or country?

What about the WORLD?

Where do you want to see Peace in your world?


I personally want peace of mind. To me that means a sense of purpose and direction. A knowing of why I'm here. I want peace for my town, there is gang violence here. I want peace between all peoples of the world. This is a glorious place and can be for everyone if we would just take the time to understand where we are all coming from and then make some compromises for the greater good. If we all acted peacefully and lived peaceful, non-violent lives what an even more wonderful world this would be!

I encourage you to envision peace in your life and for the world. Sit and think on it. Then write what it would be like. Get creative! Write a song or poem, make some other kind of art!

I encourage you to then share your creativity with others. You can share it here in the comments, or email me at senarae@yahoo.com with your ideas and art.

Thank you! And peace be with you always!

Let it begin with me!

One of my favorite songs of all time (since I first learned it when I was 10..) is Let There Be Peace On Earth. When I learned it I was in a youth chorus and even then it made me cry. It still does today. Please take some time and read through the lyrics and see how it touches your heart. If you're interested in hearing it, go to: www.blip.fm and hear Vince Gill sing it.

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth,
the peace that was meant to be.

With God as our Father,
brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother,
in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,

To take each moment and live each moment
in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.

Words and Music by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller, Circa 1955