To be a peacemaker, we have to choose to be peaceful and be at peace. A very tall order when all around us we see strife and turmoil; however, that is when it is most needed. Concentrate on what you desire in the world not what you fear. Ask yourself these questions, “How can I be an example of peace?” and “How can I be an example of unconditional love and compassion?”

Choose to change your mindset and focus on what you want to see around you, set your intention, and send it out to the world. By doing this, you open up to the opportunity and result of this thought process. If each person concentrated on themselves, and what is under their control, we can and will make a difference.

“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. … We need not wait to see what others do.” – Gandhi

Listen to this brief guided meditation to help you feel more at peace:

By Nancy Gentle Boudrie, Awaken With Light, Inc.