PEACE DAY 2009

PATHWAY OF PEACE GLOBAL MESSENGER - SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 - PEACE DAY
U.N. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE CULTUREOFPEACE.ORG


Uniting our strengths to build a Culture of Peace for future generations. The path to peace begins here.
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24 Hour Peace Day Global BroadcastUnity Foundation, Pathways To Peace, PeacePortal.mobi and Getzooks welcomes you to the PEACE DAY 24-Hour World Peace Celebration and Global Broadcast commemorating the 27th Annual United Nations' International Day of Peace on September 21, 2009.

This broadcast highlights the vitally important work of the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies, as well as organizations and individuals around the world dedicated to creating a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. The broadcast includes Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the International Day of Peace; as well as interviews with present and former high level UN officials and other world leaders. The broadcast also includes videos of the "UN in Action" and Peace Day events around the planet. See the press release.
Do you want to share this broadcast? You can embed this broadcast on to your website, blog, myspace, etc. for FREE! To add it to your Facebook profile, click here and download the Livestream application!
Welcome to the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI)
The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) is a co-operative Peacebuilding Initiative to unite the strengths of existing organizations, projects and peoples in building a Culture of Peace for future generations. CPI serves as a vehicle for bringing to light the previously unseen and unheard Peacebuilders working towards Peace along diverse pathways.
Established in 1983, CPI enables global Peacebuilders to instantly network, share inspiration, discuss ideas, and collaborate on projects and events. Working in partnership with the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, local communities, grassroots organizers, and individuals, CPI unites our voices into a powerful worldwide movement for peace.
Your CPI Web site now offers more ways to connect with other Peacebuilders around the world. Read our new Quick Guide to CPI, sign up below, and get started today!
We are presently offering high profile pro-bono opportunities to skilled Internet technicians, television producers, public relations and promotions firms, and entertainment attorneys.Sponsorship proposals are available for philanthropists, foundations and corporations interested in funding this historic celebration.Your support of Peace Day will promote the ongoing efforts of thousands of organizations around the world working for peace, human rights, development and environmental sustainability. Through your generosity, the international community will recognize your leadership in creating a Culture of Peace. Sponsorships are tax-deductible through the Unity Foundation’s fiscal sponsor, the Agape Foundation. For more information please contact Bill McCarthy, President of the Unity Foundation at (310) 450-5592, or by email at: Bill.McCarthy@unityfoundation.org
CPI's Global Events Calendar
Post your peace events and activities on CPI's Global Events Calendar, which includes worldwide events on the International Day of Peace (September 21). Now more than ever, Peace Day is every day! You can also add your stories, photos, and video from your 2008 Peace Day events to be included in CPI's Annual Report.
As Paul Hawken has described in "Blessed Unrest", there are hundreds of thousands of organizations around the world already working to bring about peace and social justice. It's the largest movement in history. (More...)
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Cat Stevens - Peace Train

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7sjSHazjrWg

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John Lennon - Imagine Video

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0
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Quest For Peace
With Melanie Calitri Holden


You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi


What changes do you wish to see in this world? Take a few moments today to write down the top three things you would like to see change.

Then ask yourself, what are three things I can do to BE that change?

"I choose to speak with kindness."

Have you listened to your inner dialog today? Beware of the little voice in your mind that degrades, discourages, and worries. When you hear its warnings and admonitions reverberating in your head,
give it a kiss, say "thanks anyway," and choose kindness!

Talk to yourself as lovingly as you would a five year old. When you make a mistake, say, "Oops!" When you create something, anything, say "Isn't that beautiful!" And when you are worried, gently remind yourself that God is there, inside your heart, guiding your each and every footstep.

You are loved. You are safe. God is with you.

Now, place a hand on your heart, breathe deeply, and in a voice overflowing with passion:

Renew your Declaration:

I declare my intention
to practice Peace in my own mind, heart and soul,
to express it in my home and community,
and to join together with kindred hearts
across the planet in prayers of
gratitude for the diversity of God's children.

I choose to speak with kindness.
I choose to act with respectfulness.
I choose to live with authenticity.
I choose to love deeply and unconditionally.

We ask for peace.
We seek personal and worldwide communion.
We are knocking at your door, God.

Please print a copy of this declaration and read it out loud once a day to renew your commitment to living peace.


May you be blessed with laughter!
Melanie
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PEACE IS THE PATHWAY OF PEACE
PEACE IS THE PATH
PEACE IS THE WAY...
PRACTICE PEACE...
HAVE A PEACE FILLED DAY...
WHITEFAWN STAR
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Global Peacebuilders Newsletter September 2009
UN International Day of Peace Special

· Background to the Day

· Message from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

· Peace Day Campaign

· Upcoming Events

· Database Featured Organisation
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