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| Today is the historical birthday of the Roman goddess Pax and her Greek counterpart, Eirene.
Invoke them and practice peace. Early in the day, find a quiet, safe spot in which to sit quietly. Get comfortable and breathe deeply. Slow your heart rate and breathing. Settle. As you inhale, say: "I am." And as you exhale, sigh: "Peace." Let the exhale carry away tension, worry, and agitation. Begin afresh with the next breath. With each breath, feel more at peace. Throughout the day, when you find yourself in conflict, in an argument, angry, or stressed, pause and breathe again, returning to peace. The great Mahatma Gandhi said, "Seek to be the change you wish to see in the world." Today, take it a step further and be the peace that you wish to see in the world. |
