I received an invitation on Facebook for an event called, “A Day of Peace.”
That day is today! I’m excited to be a part of it, and I hope many of you also received the invitation and are practicing this today as well.
Here is what it’s all about
(taken directly from the event page):
One day, March 4th, we all stick to three simple rules that will make the world a little bit more bearable.
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Rule #1.
Say not a single unkind thing about anyone or anything. If at all possible, try not to even think a nasty thought. If we do, reflect on why it was that we thought to say it in the first place.
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Rule #2.
Show everyone we cross paths with some genuine human compassion. Be it with a smile or kind words, just spread some love.
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Rule #3.
Make not one person the exception to the rule. Not everyone deserves to have roses thrown at their feet and have a holiday in their honor, but nobody deserves to feel alone. Reach out. Talk to someone new. Care about them, and we will be cared for in return.
I love this idea for every day, and every day starts with the first day, and then the next, and so on…
So let’s think of ways we can be more peaceful today with ourselves and others. How can we show our compassion and empathy? How can we pay our good fortune forward to someone in need? How can we be easier on ourselves today? How can we switch any negative thoughts to positive ones?
Beware – this peaceful feeling is contagious! Once you start feeling this way and spreading love and good vibes, it will start rubbing off onto everyone you come in contact with. And the more positive, peaceful thoughts you feel, the more you will continue to feel. It’s just the way it works.
Have fun today – this is a great assignment! 🙂