My contribution to this day.
(I saw this posted over on Val Boyko’s blogsite the other day and thought how apt it was. It is republished with Val’s kind permission.)
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World Peace is Within You
I find these words so inspiring from Chade-Meng Tan
“Like many others wiser than me, I believe that world peace can and must be created from the inside out.
If we can find a way for everybody to develop peace and happiness within themselves, their inner peace and happiness will naturally manifest into compassion.
And if we create a world where most people are happy, at peace and compassionate, we can create the foundation for world peace….
Fortunately, a methodology for doing that already exists and has already been practiced by various peoples for thousands of years.
It is the art of contemplative practices to develop the mind. Most of us know this as meditation.”
~ Chade-Meng Tan
It begins with each and every one of us.
Now more than ever, find the connection to the peace and stillness within you.
Consciously step away from the external chaos of the world and the media.
It only takes a moment to pause and take a few deep breaths.
Allow your awareness to move into the center of your being, just below your heart.
Notice the rise and fall of the breath.
Ask yourself “What is alive in me right now?” and “Can I be with this?”
Sit with this for a while and allow what you are experiencing to be felt in your heart.
You have the answer to world peace within you.
Namaste
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Just perfect for this day and for all days!
Go and give your dog a long and loving hug!
Learning from Dogs 
Hi Paul and greetings from http://www.dogbedcomforter.com, I agree with your philosophy on dogs, we have so much to learn from them, I am a much better man because of what I learned from dogs, they have been an integral part of my life and because of this I have been able to help more and more people that come into my life, The possibilities that a dog opens up for us mere mortals is immense , They are so many people suffering with depression and other mental illnesses that I come into contact with and I have introduced dogs into their lives and that has made a huge difference to their mental health ,because depression I believe robs the person of their very existence and they internalize and close off from those close to them and society but you can change this slide with dogs and I have witnessed this with my own eyes. I will continue to use the power of dogs to help others. Paul I invite you to link to me so that I can share my new project
bow wow for now
joe
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Joe, thank you, and a very warm welcome to this place. Let me explore your website and respond more fully. Best wishes to you.
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A message well timed grasshopper.
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Thanks Tony!
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What a perfect post for this day, Paul. I practice yoga daily & learning to breathe is one of the most relaxing things to do. It helps to put everything into perspective.
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I envy you that discipline. Always seem to be chasing things to do at this end. Don’t get me wrong, I love everything about my life but do know that ‘chilling out’ wouldn’t do me any harm!
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Yes, I have to make a conscious effort to be still every now & then. 😊
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You are still to be congratulated! 🙂
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Thank you, Paul!
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A perfect Post Paul for the times.. And Val is so wise
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Spot on, Sue.
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