Today, I opened a book at home that I have had for years. The title is The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace by Jack Kornfield. It is a book of short sayings, poems, and blessings. Every time I open this book, I find something new. The poems are short, but meaningful, and include many meditations. I am sharing a poem that I find relevant to the recent events in Washington D.C.
To make peace we cannot ignore war, racism, violence greed, the injustice and sufferings of the world.
They must be confronted with courage and compassion. Unless we seek justice, peace will fail.
Yet, in whatever we do, we must not let, war, violence, and fear, take over our own heart.
The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace, Jack Kornfield
Here is a short meditation that I think goes along with it as well:
Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I calm my mind.
May I be balanced.
May I be at peace.
The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace, Jack Kornfield
You can find more meditations at Jack Kornfield’s website where there are multiple video and audio meditations. If you are stressed, you can go to this website, plug in your headphones, and do a quick meditation.
I hope this post brings you peace.
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