Every nation has its special few. Those are the ones who come up with ideas that are positive, both for the nation and the world. In the US we are blest to have one of our great ideas this Thursday: Thanksgiving Day.
There are many others who have enriched our lives. The friends of Teddy Roosevelt influenced him to create our national parks. How about Senator Gaylord Nelson who came up with the idea for Earth Day? There are many others, but we as individuals need to be the root of it all. With that in mind I present for you a song written by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. I hope that I am not violating copy right laws as my purpose is to carryon the thought behind their words. We are blest to have their inspirational poem / song to give us all direction. The country singer, Vince Gill made it a national hit in 1993.
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me
Let There Be Peace on Earth
the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father
Brothers all are we
Let me walk with my brother
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now
With every step I take
Let this be my solemn vow
To take each moment and live
Each moment in peace eternally
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
So, if we are fortunate to be invited to a family affair and traffic is moving, oh, so slowly, give the idiot in front of you the benefit of doubt. Don't beep your horn at him or her to move when they seem lost in their own thoughts. Let us keep in mind that we are not perfect. Stifle yourself at the checkout counter in stores with similar circumstances. Don't try to cut the line at the bus stop. Try to add a smile even if you are steaming inside in the TSA line at the airport. You get the picture: Let peace begin with me.
I have one other thought to add for your daily life. It is from a priest. You may or may not have heard of him, Padre Pio. This short prayer makes a great blessing for any occasion.
May Jesus comfort you in all your afflictions.
May He sustain you in dangers,
watch over you always with His grace,
and indicate the safe path that leads
to eternal salvation.
And may He render you always dearer
to His Divine Heart and always
more worthy of Paradise. Amen.
Have a great day. Drive carefully. Peace and love to all.
From the gang at Evolution of Democracy
