I met with a group of “peace-a-fires”  last night (my term, not theirs). A small, eclectic group of individuals committed to creating a summer of peace here in the city, they welcomed me into their creative circle each person making room with grace and ease for the new comer. The passionate heart behind the creation of this group that intends to ignite ‘one million acts of peace’ over the next year — and the force behind this year’s ‘summer of peace’ is the amazing, Kerry Parsons.

I met Kerry through an online course I took a couple of years ago. From the virtual to the real world, we connected and I found myself in awe of her beautiful spirit. Along with her husband Howard, Kerry has been making a difference for years through their rebuilding after divorce courses and their spiritual directions initiatives.

A ‘summer of peace’ is just such a difference.

“Peace is possible”, said Kerry in the circle last night. And I agree.

Peace is possible. And it’s up to each of us to do whatever it takes to create it in our lives and in our world.

Seriously. If we can create space shuttles and deep-sea divers, we can create peace.

It just takes a dash of imagination, a dollop of commitment and a whole world of people focusing on the power of ‘make love. not war’.

Imagine!

Imagine a world where weapons are put down and arms are extended in loving embrace?

Imagine each of us committing to performing an act of peace a day for the next year.

Imagine if you told one person and they told another and another and another.

We could peace throughout the world.

We have the power to ‘give peace a chance’.

I don’t have a lot of details to share yet about the events that will be happening in the months to come — but they promise to be exciting, and peace-a-fying. I’m excited by the possibilities. I’m excited about doing one act of peace a day.

It’s a great way to make a difference.

Make love. Not war.

Create harmony. Not discord.

Extend friendship. Not hatred.

Hold forgiveness. Not grudges.

Embrace joy. Not anger.

Give hugs. Not cold-shoulders.

Be tolerant. Not judgmental.

Share compassion. Not criticism.

Be an agent of peace.

And above all, be the change you want to see in the world.

I’m excited to be part of the circle of peace as it widens out into our communities. I am excited to be a peace-a-fire, igniting harmony in a world of compassion.

Do you have any ideas you’d like to share on how to create a world of peace?

Is there an act of peace you can create today?

It’s another way to make a difference. Focus on peace and peace will arise.

Namaste.