"Peace begins with me."

[jodymarie aimee]

Repeat as many times during the day as necessary:

"Peace begins with me."

Spread this to all of your friends.

It's really so simple, and it has been spoken by many sages for many thousands of years. I can't even begin to quote them all -- Jesus, Gandhi, Yogananda, Muhammad, and more, and many who aren't generally known -- but they all have said the same freakin' thing.

We are all so tired, aren't we? Let peace begin with you. Please share.

[samplegirl]

1. Beautiful!

Peace to all fellow D.U.ers living in some exhausting times.

[TeapotInATempest]

2. I tell myself this frequently

But it's becoming a struggle - I'm just so angry.

Thanks for the reminder. I need it.

[Kittycow]

3. That sounds like a good idea..

I know it would help my mental health besides spreading good will.

It also reminds me of the oldie by the Chambers Brothers, "Love Peace and Happiness".

[KY_EnviroGuy]

4. Good mantra for all!

I also like to repeat the phrase "peace be with..... (insert people of choice).

Such as:

Peace be with the people of Syria.

Peace be with the people of Puerto Rico.

Peace be with my troubled neighbor.

etc.

Repeat until I run out of people who need peace in the world. By then, I've usually fallen asleep!

[Heartstrings]

5. Have any grandchildren?

The book "I Speak Peace" written by Kate Carroll is excellent! You can find it on Amazon.

[zeusdogmom]

6. My yoga meditation mantra

"I am" on the deep inhale, "at peace" on the slow exhale

I highly recommend it - a bit of quiet space, breathing deeply, shutting the world out for a few minutes of mindful meditation. It can have an amazing effect on how you feel and interact with the people and world around you.

We have a greater influence on people if we have a sense of quiet and peace about us. Calm and serene.

Even Zeus Dog behaves better if I am feeling calm and peaceful.😌