Sunday, March 27, 2011

Peace and Happiness

I saw an interesting sign today. It said "Be Peace."
It didn't say hope for, pray for, or wish for - it said "BE."


The sign also said, "Create Happiness."
I like the proactive idea of creating rather than expecting.

Perhaps if I can "be Peace" and "create Happiness," the World will change for the better.
I'm going to try.

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi 
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24 comments:

  1. HappyKMarch 27, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    How nice if we all tried to do that.

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  2. NancyMarch 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I so agree with this -- you can't leave it to someone else. Great message, Barb. :)

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  3. madeline40March 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Me too. Thanks, Barb

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  4. TomokoMarch 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Hello, Barb.
    I truly agree with you.
    Very touching and great message!
    I am going to try too.
    How delicate this flower is!
    *Tomoko*

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  5. ramonaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    And me also. I like the picture of the flower 'Being' beautiful. For me nature
    is a great teacher of peace and harmony.

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  6. bethMarch 28, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    wow...that's a message. i will try to be peace today....to at least myself and those around me. i actually have a friend who is be peace and it is amazing to me to watch him.....

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  7. TexWisGirlMarch 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love this post. Stirs my soul...

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  8. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wonderful thoughts to go with those luscious photos!

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  9. Janna LeadbetterMarch 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    So true. Each of us needs to live these things a bit more.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    The two go hand and hand. I will make an effort to practice both.

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  11. SandyCarlsonMarch 28, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I will take the be peace idea with me to school tomorrow after I dream on it tonight!

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  12. EbieMarch 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I remember the song about peace, and would let it begin with me.

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  13. NaturegirlMarch 29, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    A happy heart is a peaceful heart. I appreciate that you came to visit my blog! Thank you!

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  14. susanvgMarch 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    What a great message - and it goes with your post about taking responsibility. I will try to be peace - we can sure use that in this world.

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  15. Kerri FarleyMarch 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    YES YES YES! Wonderful post! The flowers are gorgeous - and the words are wise!

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  16. Paul CMarch 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Proactive choices. Beautiful reflection.

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  17. DianaMarch 31, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    O.K. I will try. But it will be a challenge!!
    Love Di ♥

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  18. EG CameraGirlApril 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wise words! Thanks for this post, Barb. I will work at being peace and creating happiness. I suspect that the more I am at peace the happier I will be. :)

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  19. stardustApril 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you, Barb, for this reminder. I'll try to be so believing that change from expecting to creating will change the world.

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  20. JanieApril 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I really like the concept of Proactive peace and happiness!

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Seems to me you are already doing a great job of both! Keep it up... I like sharing your happiness. The message makes much sense -- I've already learned that nobody can expect anyone else to make her happy! And it makes sense thinking of peace too.

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  22. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Wise words, beautiful photos - what more could a visitor ask for?
    Be well,
    J.

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  23. KathyApril 4, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    It seems so simple, that we would be able to "be" peace. I think at the heart of us--that's what we are. Peace. It's just those thoughts of war and unease and not-enoughness that tend to get in the way. Thanks for the inspiration, Barb.

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  24. RuthApril 12, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    "be peace"...I like that.
    Your blog is lovely.

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