Peace + Justice

I am a peace and justice centered educator, writer, leader and learning designer who cares deeply about helping to evolve our education systems and humanity. I have been connected with the tenants of peace throughout my teaching and life experiences. When I was first introduced to the peace actions, I knew right away that I wanted to dedicate my life and work to peace education and to create, lead and collaborate with others others. Peace education is truly for everyone.

When I reflect on my many stories of self,  many connect back to the peace action, 'seek peace within'. I navigate the world with a connective tissue disorder, which has been such a huge part of my journey of seeking peace within. I truly believe that when humans seek peace within themselves (inner peace), it opens up a way of being in the world that honors and facilitates the sustained creation of peace with others and the environment. Inherently part of all human beings, when living in peace, we come to a greater understanding of our creative power and connectedness in the universe.

Much of my weaving for peace + justice occurs virtually.  I am leading, collaborating and coordinating to bring together peace and justice centered people and organizations from across the global together, in order to make an even deeper impact. I envision I am one in a flock of geese. As we fly in the 'V' we move in harmony, shifting positions when another tires, covering more ground in community than we could accomplish as individuals.

The International Association for Human Values offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities. IAHV and its initiative, Cities4Peace ,fosters the daily practice of human values – a sense of connectedness and respect for all people and the natural environment, an attitude of non-violence, and an ethic of social service. Programs enhance clarity of mind, shift attitudes and behaviors, and develop leaders and communities that are resilient, responsible, and inspired. Come together and design plans to mitigate violence and promote sustainable PEACE in our communities and neighborhoods.

IAHV was created in 1997 by global humanitarian leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Education for Global Peace (EGP) is an organization which is building a global network and movement that seeks to bring about a world based on cultures of peace.

Following the belief that the foundation of peacebuilding is peace education, EGP is committed to developing projects and strategies on peace education at different levels worldwide.

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Do you view yourself as a creative being?  Do you believe that your thoughts, words and actions are energy that transform into our physical world?  (Why / Maybe / Why Not?)

How does this belief/view impact your journey of 'seeking peace within'?

We ask members that all of our virtual gatherings, circles, discussions, posts and comments follow these agreements.  Please be mindful of your role in maintaining a supportive learning community.

• Find value in deep relationship & community success
• Confidentiality - stay in the group
• Speak your truth with grace (owning the impact)
• Assume positive intentions (compassion, empathy, assumption)
• Lean in to curiosity & vulnerability (ask questions, reflection, facilitative questioning)

• I am because we are (UBUNTU); Generative
• Work for the change we want to see & Do our innerwork

Peace + Justice gathers virtually every 1st Wednesday of the month @11-12:30 cst

Check out the calendar for specifics about upcoming virtual events, circles and gatherings, as well as the Zoom link!

The Peace Pad is for anyone who is passionate about peace and justice education and wants to make a positive impact in their learning environments and communities.

www.thepeacepad.org