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he third principle of Kingian nonviolence is "Attack the behavior, not the person." I think this is the most difficult principle to follow because we seem to have an almost natural tendency to "attack" or castigate the person when we offended by what they say, or do, or believe. Check the podcast out and let me know what you think.

The second principle of Kingian nonviolence is" The Beloved Community is the framework of the future." This podcast explains what the Beloved Community is and what we can do to create it.

Living nonviolently means you are willing to step outside of your comfort zone when necessary. Also, people will call you weak, passive, and naive. You might lose friends or family members who don't like your views and attitudes on different issues. Are you ready for that?

We have all experienced arguments or disagreements that have quickly escalated into serious levels of violence. The results of which can be disastrous for all involved.That being, said it is important to understand the different levels of conflict and what can be done at each level to stop the rising tide of violence.

Nonviolence is not just the absence of violence. It is best understood as a way of life that honors and respects the inherent worth and dignity of all beings; seeks to resolve conflicts nonviolently and works to create a culture where one feels safe and has their basic needs meet. It is also a science, a skill and an art.

Seems after every mass shooting you hear a number of similar responses. There is "offering prayers", "This is unacceptable", "We need better gun control laws". Then there are all the theories on social media. "It's those liberal leftists" or "it's those radical conservatives." The one thing we don't hear is people talking about their own propensity for violence. That is sadly ironic because the one thing we can do about this is to learn to live our lives less violently today than we did yesterday.

If we are to create a culture of peace, a culture where the inherent worth and dignity of every being is honored and respected, where conflicts are resolved nonviolently and everyone experiences a sense of safety, security and prosperity it has to come from the bottom up. And its foundation has to rest on nonviolence. So, it is up to ordinary everyday people like you and l to live our lives more nonviolently today than we did yesterday. Let's get this done.

The first step in living a non-dualistic life is to integrate your shadow self into your conscious personality.

Simply put, the more shadow work you do the better you become at creating a culture of peace.

If you befriend your shadow self, you will save yourself a lot of turmoil and have increased energy to help create a culture of peace.

It is wise to acknowledge and embrace your Shadow. If you don't it will cause you some unpleasant experiences

Evolution is the path to Unity Consciousness wherein we will find a better world for all creatures.

Four steps or activities that will help you move forward on your journey to the Oneness aka Unity Consciousness. Episode 52 ☮️ Daily Peacemaker

Unity Consciousness focuses on the reality that all creation is interrelated. It calls us to cooperate rather than compete

Even these dark times the process of evolution gives me hope that creation's journey to the Oneness will continue.

It is not that hard to find good news which will support and encourage you to let your light shine.Learn more in episode 49 of Daily Peacemaker!

Everything is connected. That means we humans are all interrelated.

Does every human have an inherent worth and dignity or not?

CREATING A CULTURE OF PEACE - Episode 46 ☮️ Daily PeacemakerInterested. We need you. Some ideas on how to do this.https://dailypeacemaker.com/2024/12/02/creating-a-culture-of-peace/

The quality of forgiveness is twice blessed. It blesses the one who gives and the one who receives.

Sow the seeds of nonviolence and we will reap a culture of peace.

How you treat others lets them know how they should treat you

Are there some people who have no inherent worth or dignity?Daily Peacemaker - Episode 42

The third principle of Kingian nonviolence, "Attack the behavior, not the person", calls on us to honor and respect the inherent worth and dignity of the person.

We need to avoid internal violence to our spirit and soul as well as external physical violence.

If we are to achieve the goal of creating a true culture of peace, we must learn to not seek revenge or retaliation when we are offended.

The Beloved Community will be constructed by ordinary people living nonviolently as they seek to create a culture in which the inherent worth and dignity of every being is honored and respected.

If you are going to walk the path of evolution and nonviolence, you are going to need a daily dose ofcourage.

The arc of the universe bends towards justice. Let's keep bending it.

Are you evolving? Here are some ways to help you answer that question.

Hopefully you are evolving.The planet needs you to be doing that.

Are we heading towards it? How you can help to sped up the process.

Why Am I Here? A question we need to explore. This short podcast attempts to do this.

"I am because you are."

Why I do what I do. Hopefully it will inspire you.

Nonviolence is a choice. In any given situation you can respond with violence or nonviolence. The choice is yours

It is okay to feel discouraged. Acknowledge it. Deal with it but don't get stuck in it.

If we want to create a culture of peace we need to become more skilled in living our daily lives in a nonviolent way.

Another look at the Tipping Point as we move closer to creating a culture of peace.

Creating a culture of peace. Are we at the tipping point? If not, we're close. Help us out.

Is peace on earth possible. Yes, it is indeed very possible. Is it probable? That is up to you.

Humanity is in chaos. With your help we can move into a more harmonious way of living. Learn more in our latest episode of Daily Peacemaker!

Chaos is everywhere. Hold onto the hope that from this chaos will come a deeper more cohesive order. We can do this.

Learn what it really means to turn the other cheek. It is not a passive reaction to violence but a courageous nonviolent response to violence.

come not to bring peace but to bring a sword." What is the meaning of that statement? Listen to this episode for more information.Always open to thoughts, comments, questions, and ideas.Peace Frank ThackerDailyPeacemaker.com

Let us work to create a culture of peace by seeking to live more nonviolently today than we did yesterday.

Marlies and George share their journey in the hope that it will inspire you to add your piece to the puzzle. Working together ordinary people can create a lasting culture of peace.

In working to create a culture of peace it is not uncommon to feel dismayed, disappointed and discouraged. That is pretty understandable and okay. Just don't get struck there. Accept and acknowledge your feelings and then move on. Hopefully this podcast will help you do that.

This episode looks at our shadow self. It is that part of us that we do not like or are ashamed of. Thus we attempt to keep it hidden, however it is always with us, following us like a shadow.Because it is part of who we are it is always eager to show itself. It lurks in the shadow of psyche awaiting a chance to show its face. And when it does pop up, as if out of nowhere, we resort to explanations like “I misspoke”, or “that’s not really who I am.”It would be far better if we would acknowledge those parts of us that we don’t like rather than seeking to deny them or hide them in the shadows of our soul.Once we begin to accept our shadow self and even embrace it, it becomes less of a problem. Since we are aware of it, we are more able to keep it from making unexpected appearances.Also, acceptance of our shadow self begins to soothe our soul and deepen our sense of inner peace. And the stronger our inner peace, the greater our ability to work towards creating a culture of peace.As always, questions, insights and ideas are always welcome.Peace Frank Thacker

This episode looks at our shadow self. It is that part of us that we do not like or are ashamed of. Thus we attempt to keep it hidden, however it is always with us, following us like a shadow.Because it is part of who we are it is always eager to show itself. It lurks in the shadow of psyche awaiting a chance to show its face. And when it does pop up, as if out of nowhere, we resort to explanations like “I misspoke”, or “that’s not really who I am.”It would be far better if we would acknowledge those parts of us that we don’t like rather than seeking to deny them or hide them in the shadows of our soul.Once we begin to accept our shadow self and even embrace it, it becomes less of a problem. Since we are aware of it, we are more able to keep it from making unexpected appearances.Also, acceptance of our shadow self begins to soothe our soul and deepen our sense of inner peace. And the stronger our inner peace, the greater our ability to work towards creating a culture of peace.As always, questions, insights and ideas are always welcome.Peace Frank Thacker