Acceptance

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contibute the best that they have and all that they are.

The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.

Peace is: to live, to love, to learn, and leave a legacy with balance and joy.
Peace is: cooperation rather than competition; to become part of
a synergistic, living whole.
Peace is: the development of our human endowments that empower us
with character and competence in the moment of choice.
Peace is: learning to listen and live by conscience.

Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent result of violent oppression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right and duty.


Accept all that you are. Accept yourself totally as you are. This is the beginning of wisdom. Accepting yourself, putting aside all judgements and rejoice in your uniqueness is having peace with yourself.