Peace Ripple...

No, really, ...are you listening? Are you so busy you don't really hear what other people are really saying? Do you just tolerate their words until you can jump in and talk? Some people can't even wait and will start talking over the top of someone else. How does that make them feel? Try slowing down your thoughts today. Really listen when someone talks to you. Ask them questions to understand what they are saying. Things like "How did that make you feel?", "What would you like to have happen ?". Put your own need to be heard aside for a few minutes to connect deeper with others. Listen to yourself too. Not your mind and the hundreds of racing thoughts of things you have to do or should have done. Listen with your heart to the essence of you. Are you comfortable with yourself? Are your own needs being met? Is there anything that needs to change in order for you to feel a deeper connection to your true self? Honour the guidance you receiv

Who am I to teach about Peace? Who am I not to? We all teach what we most need to learn. Seeking Peace has been a constant ache in my life. I was raised in the Catholic religion. My favourite parts of that was, as a young girl, snuggling next to my Dad or mum during Mass on Sundays. They were always so busy during the week that to have them to cuddle for almost an hour was a nice way for me to connect with them. For many reasons, I walked away from organised religion when I was a teenager. But, while I was at Catholic school, I did enjoy hearing stories about some of the Saints. My favourite was always St. Francis. his famous Peace Prayer has woven it's way into my life on so many occasions that it's not a coincidence. I know I am being called to assist in the movement of the world towards Peace. To Inspire Peace in my own way. To be the stone making a ripple of Peace in this giant pond of Life. It is time to stop doubting my ability and just start from now. I know I already ha