The Program for Peacemakers asks you to follow a specific practice every day, each one centered on the theme of peace. Our hope is that you will create peace on every level of your life. Each practice takes only a few minutes. You can be as private or outspoken as you wish. But those around you will know that you are for peace, not just through good intentions but by the way you conduct your life on a daily basis.

Sunday: Being for Peace
Today, take 5 minutes to meditate for peace. Put your attention on your heart and inwardly repeat these four words: Peace, Harmony, Laughter, Love. Allow these words to radiate from your heart’s stillness out into your body.

Monday: Thinking for Peace
Thinking has power when it is backed by intention. Today, introduce the intention of peace in your thoughts.

Tuesday: Feeling for Peace
This is the day to experience the emotions of peace. The emotions of peace are compassion, understanding, and love.

Wednesday: Speaking for Peace
Today every word I utter will be chosen consciously. If you find you are reacting negatively to anyone, in a way that isn’t peaceful, refrain from speaking and keep silent.

Thursday: Acting for Peace
Today is the day to help someone in need: A child, a sick person, an older or frail person.

Friday: Creating for Peace
Today, come up with at least one creative idea to resolve a conflict, either in your personal life or your family circle or among friends.

Saturday: Sharing for Peace
Today, share your practice of peacemaking with two people. Share this information and invite them to begin the daily practice. As more of us participate in this sharing, our practice will expand into a critical mass.

For more information see “The Program for Peacemakers.”

Can you be the change that you wish to see in the world?
~ Mahatma Gandhi