International Day of Peace, September 21, 2022 – What my Spiritual Community is Doing to Support It (Part 3 in a Series)

Over 40 years ago the United National General Assembly established the International Day of Peace. In 2001 they unanimously clarified the day as being dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and peoples of the earth.  The theme for this year’s Day of Peace is End Racism. Build Peace.

For the 2016 United Nations International Day of Peace, Centers for Spiritual Living formally recognized the Collective Meditation for Peace Initiative as an integral and essential element of our organization.  Its driving purpose is to raise the consciousness of peace around the world. 

So, what are we doing about it?

The Collective Meditation for Peace Initiative coordinates the weekly Heart of Peace Meditations on Facebook every Monday afternoon at 1:00 PM MT.  Team members are “vision led” to provide an array of meditation experiences throughout the year.

The Heart of Peace team invites everyone to take a deep dive into their spiritual practices, committing to daily peace prayers in total confidence that we do have the power to change the world using affirmative prayer – Peace shall prevail!  The team is fostering the emergence of a world in which compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred. A world that we can truly be proud of. 

Our next event “One World, One Lover, One Peace” is on United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21^st the 2022 on Facebook.

To achieve enduring Peace we collaborate, connect and take actions collectively.  The Heart of Peace team is always seeking ways in which it can engage people … to attract spiritual activists with a passion for peace.  We began by becoming clear observers, honest evaluators and dedicated doers.  We have discerned the components of peace and identified actions that synergistically bring about experiences of peace.  In collaboration with other organizations, we produce events and promote those of other peace organizations and our communities such as the Global Chain Reaction for Peace created by the Center for Spiritual Living Geneva [Switzerland]. This past year we have featured the World Healing Peace Meditation, provided a Pause for Peace at the Centers for Spiritual Living 2022 Convention, produced a daily meditation guide posted on Facebook every day of the Season of Peace and Nonviolence, hosted World Labyrinth Day and the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Individually and collectively the Heart of Peace team members remain keenly alert to ways in which to remove obstacles to the free flow of peace around the world.  Acknowledging that a lack of information and education about other cultures and traditions, has been one of the primary forces obstructing universal peace, team members have engaged with other organizations to break such barriers.

And, there are more ways in which Centers for Spiritual Living is bringing forth world peace …

Global Services Committee, in fulfillment of our Global Vision of “… a world in which we live and grow as One Global Family that respects and honors the interconnectedness of all life; a world where this kinship with all life prospers and connects through the guidance of spiritual wisdom and experience” works diligently worldwide connecting and nurturing global relationships. These connections make it possible for people to learn about other cultures and make personal connections – essential components of world peace. 

Our Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee is dedicated to working toward a world that embraces and celebrates diversity and eliminates all expressions of prejudice in alignment with the United Nations 2022 theme of “End Racism. Build Peace.” 

We envision a world that works for everyone and for all creation and are committed to doing our part to make peace magnificently ordinary rather than something exceptional to be achieved.

(Coming next:  International Day of Peace, September 21, 2022 – What Tysons Interfaith is Doing to Support It)

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United Nations International Day of Peace 2022 Theme: “End Racism. Build Peace.” 

Look for Peace Day activities in your own community and around the world: *Minute of silence at 12 noon (all time zones) *Peace education events *Intercultural and interfaith dialogues *Workshops on the UN Peace Day theme *Meditation and prayer *Planting peace poles *Community gatherings *Vigils *Concerts and festivals

This blog post is the expressed opinion of its writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Tysons Interfaith or its members.