Where to Begin?

Once I made Peace my goal, I had to start thinking about how to achieve that goal. It didn’t take long to feel overwhelmed by all the possibilities. There are so many levels of peace, so many obstacles in the way. World peace is a global issue, but it is also a personal, family, and community issue. I did a lot of reading, and a lot of surfing the internet. From time to time I will let you know about some of the books and websites I found helpful. For now, have a look at the links in the sidebar for a couple of my favourites.

Peace begins with each of us, from the inside out. If we are not at peace with ourselves, we will be in conflict with others as well. Then we need peace within our homes and workplaces. If we can’t get along with the people we spend our time with, how can we work for peace in the world? Our communities also need help. Hunger and poverty aren’t limited to third world countries – children everywhere go to bed hungry. Crime is part of our everyday reality. Drug and alcohol abuse continue to ruin lives.

As peacemakers, we have our work cut out for us. This is not necessarily a bad thing – it is also a blessed opportunity. Whatever our abilities, whatever problems we feel drawn to work on, there is something each of us can do to make the world a more peaceful place.