peace  (ps)

n.

1. The absence of war or other hostilities.

2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities.

3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other.

4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace.

5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Copyright 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company.

As a survivor of a stage four illness, (among other things) now in remission, knock-on wood, I have come to understand and embrace inner peace.  It is a liberating state of well being that I wish for all of you to experience and maintain.

Below is an affirmation I wrote that I would like to share with the readers of U-K. I use it to help remind me that peace always begins within.  Inner peace is a choice and I have learned to choose it in order to survive, thrive, and evolve.

"Planting Peace"

An Affirmation for Well-Being

Every day

when we rise

we can make

the decision

to plant

the seeds of peace...

through our thoughts

speech and actions

we have the power

to maintain

our own well-being

and while the spirit crushers

and war mongers

attempt to infect us

with their malignancy

our serenity

will shield us

from their strife...

for the power of peace

is right inside

our heads and hearts

gently guiding us

towards harmony

and freedom.

Christine Bruness,

Written in 2006, All Rights Reserved.

(This affirmation-poem has been published in the following publications/website magazines: Charlotte’s Web, Grandma’s Pantry, Buzzle.com, World Peace Australia, and Poets Against War.  All rights retained by Christine Bruness.)

About the author:   Christine Bruness is a widely published author, teacher, and artist.  She believes in the infinite power of nature, recognizes the great potential of dreams and imagination, and understands that peace begins within.  Her artwork, poetry, and/or short stories most recently appeared in  A Hudson View, Skyline, Haiku Haven, Bewildering Stories, Ken*Again, 63 Channels, Poet's Ink Review, Poet Express, OCEAN, Bolts of Silk, Charlotte's Web, Spinnings, Shadow Poetry Quill Magazine, Poetic Hours, Ancient Heart Magazine, Because We Write, Poets Against War, Transcendent Visions, Useless-Knowledge, The Cynic Online Magazine: Cafe Del Sol, Wild Violet, and WOMB.  Her first published book of poetry, Imbalance, An Experimental Collection of Micro Stories and Poetry, received the Rose/Rosemary Zientek Award.  In June 2007, Christine won the Useless-Knowledge 500 Word Essay Contest for her piece, Cat's Eyes.


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