September 19th, 2008
Dear Friends of Peace,
We send this brief reminder as we stand together this Sunday, September 21
in observance of the International Day of Peace.
While Peace is something we cultivate minute by minute, day by day, it is
also important to create a field of universal intention. This conscious
choice is a living demonstration of our global unity and spiritual
connection, as together we generate a Harmonic Resonance that has the power
to transform our world.
We encourage each of you to take at least a moment to do SOMETHING
meaningful that speaks peace to you: light a candle; offer a prayer; unite
in song; sit in sacred silence; call a new friend; forgive an old “enemy;
forgive yourself….Throughout this process, let us remember those who are
hurting most — the millions of women, children and families around the
world who bear the greatest burdens of our war-ravaged, conflict-driven
world.
May we find the courage and means to do what we must, and what we can, to
change this consciousness forever. Let us begin by establishing a place of
peace within ourselves, and through our collective-individual actions,
incarnate a culture of compassion within our world.
May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Kimberly King & Brent Bisson
and The Peace Company Team
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The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for
individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on
a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to
coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The first Peace Day was
celebrated in September 1982.
In 2002 the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the
permanent date for the International Day of Peace.
By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN devoted itself to
worldwide peace and encouraged all of mankind to work in cooperation for
this goal. During the discussion of the U.N. Resolution that established the
International Day of Peace, it was suggested that:
“Peace Day should be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals
of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.This day will serve
as a reminder to all peoples that our organization, with all its
limitations, is a living instrument in the service of peace and should serve
all of us here within the organization as a constantly pealing bell
reminding us that our permanent commitment, above all interests or
differences of any kind, is to peace.”
Since its inception, Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary
progress toward peace. It has grown to include millions of people in all
parts of the world, and each year events are organized to commemorate and
celebrate this day. Events range in scale from private gatherings to public
concerts and forums where hundreds of thousands of people participate.
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate Peace Day. It can be as simple as lighting a
candle at noon, or just sitting in silent meditation. Or it can involve
getting your co-workers, organization, community or government engaged in a
large event. The impact if millions of people in all parts of the world,
coming together for one day of peace, is immense.
International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or
political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as
well as impact the larger conflicts of our time. Imagine what a whole Day of
Ceasefire would mean to humankind.