Peace Vigil: Living Without Hesitation

"You must change the direction of your life for peace to appear. The on-going circle of war is created by the egotistical lack of awareness that others suffering. There is a quiet and gentle way that leads to the source of peace. It can be found with just a little bit of effort. Work silently in a garden for a few hours and listen to how things grow. Help other beings unite with your own healing energy. If you can find peace in nature you will find peace within yourself. Find peace within yourself and you will find peace throughout the universe. Learn this and then teach it to others by your action. " -Anton Somlai This personal collection of 108 peace paths is a guide to discovering loving-kindness. Anton Somlai draws on 40 years of contemplative and community practices to offer readers an open-hearted way to connecting with their true nature. Each day includes teachings and "homework" for readers to put gained insights into action. Peace Vigil offers a simple, direct approach to living without hesitation. While Dr. Somlai draws on his Zen Buddhist practice to offer insights into peace, the book itself was written for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Actually, it was written just for people seeking a peaceful life. Here's a sample: Day #4: Serene Each moment is the beginning of a new life. This is hope; peaceful and serene. To find peace is good karma. To give peace is clear karma. To be peace is serenity. Violence is contagious when people are not thinking clearly. Communities that deviate from loving-kindness are imprisoned in chaos and stress. True happiness will never appear as long as others suffer. Worse yet, this type of community will decay and eventually implode creating even greater misery. In this moment you can do something to change the pain created by society. Dedicate your life to extinguishing suffering. Serenity appears when every moment focuses on the hope of peace. MOMENT: Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind. There you have it. These are the tools that lead to peace and serenity. What have you done with these tools today? Take out a piece of paper and identify how you can use each tool for peace tomorrow. Now your future is hopeful. Do this every day for the rest of the peace vigil and taste the serenity that comes from moments of hope. Peace Vigil takes readers on a 108-day journey toward a life of peace. You are swimming in peace energy, you just have to attain what is inherently yours. The beautiful thing about peace is its simplicity, as Dr. Somlai demonstrates throughout Peace Vigil. Take a walk and observe nature, call a friend, make a list of loving-kindness actions you can do today or hold a "peace picnic." They are everyday actions that lead to joy. Peace is simple, but in our stressed out, day-to-day lives we can all use help in taking a breath and reconnecting with our peaceful nature. Peace Vigil is a written meditation that serves as a map back to serenity. Ready to try a new way to ease suffering and find happiness? Commit today to starting your peace vigil.
ASIN: 0976530945
VSKU: BVV.0976530945.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Anton M. Somlai|Linda Somlai
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use