There is power in sharing a collective intention to uplift humanity. We invite everyone, everywhere to unite daily for 60 seconds to pray, meditate or think positive thoughts for peace on Earth.
Together, we the young and old, will offer love and hope to our hurting world.
How:
- Set your alarm for 6.00pm in your time zone.
- At 6.00pm, close your eyes and put your hands on your heart.
- For 60 seconds, pray, meditate, think positive thoughts, or recite our Peace Mantra (see below).
- Repeat daily.
Our Peace Mantra
We invite you to use our mantra, find one that resonates with you, or create your own.
May there be peace in my heart
Peace in my mind
Peace in our world for all humankind
How to talk to children about conflict and war
San Diego County Office of Education has compiled several resources to help our youth navigate the abundance of information available to them. Following is a selection of articles with insightful tips on how to have effective, age-appropriate conversations with our youth:
- How to Talk to Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now: This article from Kveller shares balanced scripts parents and family members can use with their children based on their age range.
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.
- Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.
- How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War: UNICEF’s guide offers eight tips to support and comfort your children.
- Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises: Learning for Justice offers recommendations and resources to help guide conversations with young people and to manage potential subsequent actions and reactions.
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence in the News: Common Sense Media offers language for talking to and listening to children when they see or hear about violence in the world.
What can we do?
We hope to see your unwavering commitment to empowering our youth to enact change during these tumultuous times. Collectively, we can mold a more promising future, a future defined by the prevalence of peace. Our partners at Hands of Peace offer these timely suggestions:
- Be careful consumers of news, seeking out multiple sources. Practice self care in the amount and type of media you absorb.
- Reach out to public officials in the U.S. encouraging them to be more proactive in peacebuilding, protecting civilians, and holding human rights violators accountable.
- Support organizations who strive for peace and justice. This is not the time to give up, but to redouble our commitment to leadership training and peace education that will lead to a better future.
- Support relief efforts through your faith congregations and other organizations.
