Our last topic of 2013 was the big party for peace, but I wanted to start my B4Peace posts this year without looking at any set subjects and just focus on what this year is going to be about for me.
In a way, it’s a reminder to me that peace is a long-term plan, not a quick win.
So I’ve made a few decisions about what to do for peace in the next 12 months. Some are new, some are already ongoing – and some are personal challenges which make me feel more peaceful so I’ve tried to explain why they are important to me!
They are not in any particular order, and there are no value judgements about their relative merits: each has its place in my life.
1. Meditate regularly – I have read so many posts about the value of meditation, and I have found it very calming, so I want to do it more, to make calmness and peace part of (at least) weekly life!
2. Start posting about BBQLUV – getting one of these was one of the highlights of B4Peace for me and I think it’s a great way to share things that have a positive impact on me.
3. Continue involvement in local endeavours – these are a mix of charitable/social/information-based roles that I have that give me a chance to positively influence the community, making people more aware of what is happening around us. For example, I sit on the committee meetings for a local charity, and I can suggest ways to make events inclusive to all; I set up a writing group which encourages people to take part and support one another. These are small in the world, but big in terms of the individuals involved.
4. Exercise more and eat thoughtfully – although not directly related to peace I believe that lack of exercise and poor diet make people grumpier, more unhappy and less able to think positively – all of which can negatively impact on mindset.
5. Write more about peace – poetry, prose or articles.
6. Read more about peace.
7. Be more thoughtful about using my own resources – whether that is buying products that help charities, or donating unwanted items; composting more; growing my own food etc.
That’s the plan, anyway; things may come and go from the list but it’s all about being aware of – and mindful of – our impact on the world, and not being wasteful.
Have a peaceful day,
EJ
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