Brunswick Book of Peace

Peace Means...


We forgive, not forget
We promote, not deprive
We examine, not deny
We act, not wait for others to act on our behalf.

We connect, despite our differences, and in so doing, discover
we have more in common than we realized.


Peace Asks...

We practice, not perfect
We honor, not destroy
We preserve and protect, not abandon or defile
We lift up and are thus lifted up.

We accept stewardship of our planet, its wildlife and
people - in this generation and in all to come.

Peace Counsels...

We walk more, drive less;
Listen more, speak less;
Laugh more, assume less.
We own our projections of darkness and invoke the Light.

We lead with our best intentions and follow our hearts.
We watch and learn before acting.
We practice restraint and live with a spirit of abundance.
We share resources while protecting equality.


Peace Invites...

We replace our "To Do" lists with time out to "Be"
We commit to "Be the Change", rather than insist the world
change first.
We lessen the grip of the ego and let love rule.
We live with possibility rather than overpowering with
passion.


Peace Insists...

The hungry are fed
The weak are protected
The ill are tended to
The homeless are sheltered -
Sacrificing the wants of a few for the needs of the many.


Peace Requires...

Being open to change, letting go of resistance
Holding on to hope while letting go of struggle
Saying "YES".
Relinquishing fear and finding our courage
Realigning ourselves with all that is positive


Peace Begins by...

Blessing the world with our actions, words, and presence
Creating a culture of trust and belonging
Starting NOW.


Lisa Love
Brunswick