Peace is an inside job. I wage peace through living grateful and sharing its benefits with others. Gratitude has taught me to go within, one day at a time, so that I never have to go without, and that includes peace.
I believe Gloria and I had a similar childhood. I recall singing that song in chorus in elementary school, too. I recall seeing Vietnam on the TV, knowing my uncle was over there and being terrified. There was a boy in my 2nd grade class who used to draw tanks with great precision, titling his work "V It Nam." I have often wondered if he had anyone in harm's way....maybe an uncle, brother or father. Even from so far away, the ravages of that war affected us as kids. Agree that we can each only do what we can, when we can, where we can and that it often looks like a simple act of kindness to another human being. I have to believe those small acts are the beating of butterfly wings....
Oh! I have been waiting for this song!
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
I pray this everyday, too.
Peace is an inside job. I wage peace through living grateful and sharing its benefits with others. Gratitude has taught me to go within, one day at a time, so that I never have to go without, and that includes peace.
Amen
I believe Gloria and I had a similar childhood. I recall singing that song in chorus in elementary school, too. I recall seeing Vietnam on the TV, knowing my uncle was over there and being terrified. There was a boy in my 2nd grade class who used to draw tanks with great precision, titling his work "V It Nam." I have often wondered if he had anyone in harm's way....maybe an uncle, brother or father. Even from so far away, the ravages of that war affected us as kids. Agree that we can each only do what we can, when we can, where we can and that it often looks like a simple act of kindness to another human being. I have to believe those small acts are the beating of butterfly wings....
"Those small acts are the beating of butterfly wings . . ." Yes, indeed. ❤️