Let There Be Peace On Earth

This is the time of year many people around the world become aware they should be treating others well.  Why does it require a religious holiday to be considerate and giving to others?  That homeless person is there year round.  Children are hungry all the time.  The elderly are being forgotten and neglected throughout their final years.  It shouldn't matter where people live. 

People tend to forget we are ALL brothers and sisters, no matter what country we are from.  God does not care where his children live...all are his children.  I have heard people say they will only help those 'at home'.  While I can appreciate this sentiment, many in other countries need it more than those 'at home'.  What is considered poverty, in America for example, is considered rich in another country.  Let us not focus on taking care of just those near us.  Let us focus on taking care of those that need it the most, no matter where they live.

I heard this song on the radio and just had to go find it to post on my Facebook page.  I found this version, sung by Vince Gill, that was put together with quotes showing on the screen.  It reflects my beliefs perfectly and inspired me to write about it here.  Now if we can all just keep this in mind all year long, we might actually have peace on earth.   

Let There Be Peace On Earth, sung by Vince Gill

Have a very merry holiday season, if you are celebrating a holiday at this time of year.  And if you're not, have a very merry winter/summer (depending on where you are). 

Love and Peace to you All!

My Soul is Feasting

The Winter Feast for the Soul started yesterday.  I have to admit, I forgot about it until last night after I went to bed.  So today I'm getting caught up.  I'm checking out some of the meditations that have been posted on their website.   I really enjoyed the Oneness Meditations, as I believe in all things being connected and one.  However, there are so many other ones available to explore!

One of the aspects I especially like about this event is that it involves individuals around the world from all religions and spirituality beliefs together.  I personally do not belong to any specific religion or spiritual faith.  As I've explored my spiritual path, I've discovered that all the religions and spiritual beliefs have so much in common.  With each of them, I find so many aspects I like that I decided I do not belong to any one (similiar in that aspect to the Bahai' Faith).  So for me, this event is especially beneficial.  I wish more individuals could see - and focus on - the similiarities between all the beliefs instead of the differences.  Then we could have peace.