The topic for this month Peace.

The topic for this month Peace.

There is a new "conscious hip hop" band called the Luminaries and they have this great song I like to play in our classes called "Peace". The best part is the catchy chorus phrase, "peace worldwide starts from inside". A message similar to our quote for the month. We wish each other peace over the holidays, we see the peace sign again throughout our culture, but to truly have peace we must cultivate it inside of ourselves before we can be peaceful with others or have peace on earth.

So the magic question is how do you cultivate peace within yourself? It lies within all of us. It is a matter of silently checking in, taking the time to allow it to come forward. This could be done anywhere you can have a moment to yourself.
- Taking some deep breaths
- Being in nature
- Meditate
- Pray
- Yoga
- Sitting still
- Looking up at the stars
- Listening to calm, soothing music
- Watching a child sleep
- A big long hug from someone you love

When we can take a moment to bring peace to our lives we are more easily able to bring that peace to the events and people around us. May you be filled with peace this upcoming holiday season.

Peace and love,

Danay