A Season for Nonviolence
January 30 through April 4, 2010
January 30 through April 4, 2010
Days 24 through 46 focus on Interpersonal Change. In
order to create a peaceful world, we must learn to
practice nonviolence with one another in our day-to-day
interactions.
WEEK FIVE---Days 29-35
2/27
FORGIVENESS
There are more important things than remembering a hurt.
Write a letter to forgive someone and move on with life. You do
not have to mail the letter.
2/28
AMENDS
Make amends today. Apologize to someone you may have hurt
and mean your apology sincerely.
3/1
PRAISING
Appreciation helps people grow. Offer praise to at least three
people today for their personal qualities, achievements or helpful
service.
3/2
PATIENCE
When your plans seem delayed, choose to be patient by
identifying at least three ways that you can constructively use
this time to support your goal.
3/3
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Tell someone today what a difference he or she has made in your
life. Acknowledge that person for being there for you.
3/4
LOVE
"Nonviolence is based on the assumption that human nature . . .
unfailingly responds to the advances of love." --Gandhi. Focus
on what you appreciate most about the person you like the least.
3/5
UNDERSTANDING
"When you understand, you cannot help but love. Practice
looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion." - Thich
Nhat Hanh. Send a silent thought of love to 10 people today.
Share your experience with someone.
order to create a peaceful world, we must learn to
practice nonviolence with one another in our day-to-day
interactions.
WEEK FIVE---Days 29-35
2/27
FORGIVENESS
There are more important things than remembering a hurt.
Write a letter to forgive someone and move on with life. You do
not have to mail the letter.
2/28
AMENDS
Make amends today. Apologize to someone you may have hurt
and mean your apology sincerely.
3/1
PRAISING
Appreciation helps people grow. Offer praise to at least three
people today for their personal qualities, achievements or helpful
service.
3/2
PATIENCE
When your plans seem delayed, choose to be patient by
identifying at least three ways that you can constructively use
this time to support your goal.
3/3
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Tell someone today what a difference he or she has made in your
life. Acknowledge that person for being there for you.
3/4
LOVE
"Nonviolence is based on the assumption that human nature . . .
unfailingly responds to the advances of love." --Gandhi. Focus
on what you appreciate most about the person you like the least.
3/5
UNDERSTANDING
"When you understand, you cannot help but love. Practice
looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion." - Thich
Nhat Hanh. Send a silent thought of love to 10 people today.
Share your experience with someone.
Daily Practices for the Next 7 Days . . .