Peace…
Is not…
The absence of difficulties
But
By the handling of difficulties
Without
Loss of balance.
The everyday practice is simply to develop a complete acceptance
and openness to all situations and emotions
and to all people,
experiencing everything totally,
without mental reservations and blockages,
so that one never withdraws or centralizes into oneself.
Shalom Aleichem (Peace to You)
A Jewish Song of Peace
These new words by Jon Dickman were influenced by A Buddhist Children’s Blessing
Peace to you all people, all the people of the world,
All the people of the world.
May you be sheltered by blessing,
May you be basking in love and peace,
Today and everyday.
Peace to you all animals, all the animals of the world,
All the animals of the world.
May you be sheltered by blessing,
May you be showered with love and peace,
Today and everyday.
Peace to you all plant life, all the plant life of the world,
All the plant life of the world.
May you be sheltered by blessing,
May you be protected by love and peace,
Today and everyday.
May you and I be blessings, to all who dwell on the Earth,
To all who dwell on the Earth.
May we protect
All life with love and peace,
Today and everyday.
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