Daily Inspirations

April 6, 2011

World Peace

We are all connected in this great web of life, even if we do not recognize it.  The great thinkers and writers of antiquity understood this. The idea of interdependence is found in manuscripts and teachings handed down through the centuries.

Mother Teresa was such a person. She believed deeply in the love and respect of all persons.  There are two phrases that she said that have had a great impact on my life and on my belief system.  “There are many in the world dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love.” and “love until it hurts.”  Mother Teresa was not afraid to walk down war torn streets or to hold the hand of a dying homeless person.    My very favorite quote from Mother Teresa was “If you invite me to an anti-war rally, I will not come.  Invite me to a peace rally, and I will be there.”  She did not waste her time on causes relating to division.  She worked tirelessly for world peace.

Many of us believe this concept on a logical level, but on an emotional and spiritual level we doubt it.  We fall into the illusion of division.  The illusion of division is created by our ego, and our ego is very often driven by fear, greed and a lack of consciousness.

Today, look around at how interconnected we all are.  Appreciate the differences that make up this beautiful world. Pay attention when you feel fear or judgment.  Pray for discernment of how you can bring peace to any situation that brings division.

Love until it hurts.

Love and Blessings,

Rhonda