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conscience that reconciliation becomes a reality?’ When children are the ones being abusive and wanting to argue, let them see a real live example of a person who is unwilling to be so engaged. In your relationships with family or other adults, let them see a heart and soul first and foremost who is at peace.

To become a part of this nonviolent movement try these suggestions: •Catch yourself before reacting to violence of any kind with more violence, and vow to be an instrument of peace, as all our spiritual teachers have encouraged us to be. •Work on yourself each day to bring a more peaceful stance into your life. Take time to meditate, practice yoga, read poetry go for solitary walks, play with children and animals or do anything that will give you a feeling of loving and being loved.

•Make a specific effort to remove violent input from your life. The newspapers and news reports that attempt to titillate your curiosity about hostility and malignant hatred by filling you with endless reports take you away from your peace. Turn away from these sources and each time you hear these reports, remember that for every act of inhumanity to man, there are a thousand acts of kindness.

•Remember this ancient chinese proverb: “The sage does not talk, the talented ones talk, and the stupid ones argue.”