Be Peace.

We cannot fight our way to peace.

We cannot bomb our way to peace.

We cannot even talk our way to peace.

There is no path to peace.

Peace is the path.

Peace is not a prize at the end of struggle.

It is the way we walk.

The breath we take.

The love we live.

Breathe in peace.

Breathe out fear.

Breathe in compassion.

Breathe out hatred.

Breathe in hope.

Breathe out despair.

Moment by moment.

Word by word.

Act by act.

We love wide,

not to reach peace,

but because peace lives in love.

With every word of blessing,

with every act of mercy,

with every step that refuses the way of harm,

with kindness stronger than hatred,

with gentleness braver than violence,

with lives that proclaim:

Peace is not won by might,

but made by love -

day by day,

breath by breath.

May there be peace.

Breathe Deep. Love Wide. Be Peace.