A Season For Nonviolence Day 4
February 2, 2011 Day 4 – CARING (Feb. 2)
Adult: According to Peter McWilliams, “Nonviolence toward the self is caring for oneself. It is what the Greeks call reverence for the self.” Real caring is not just what we say, but what we do. Make a list of at least five ways that you can take better care of yourself. Practice at least one today.
Teen: To truly care for others, you must first truly care for yourself. Today, think of ways you can better care for yourself. Practice at least one of those ideas today.
Child: Caring: Make a list or tell your parent three ways you care for yourself
A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this international event honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world.
Purpose Statement of the Association of Global New Thought that created the Season is-
- Our purpose is to create an awareness of nonviolent principles and practices as a powerful way to heal, transform and empower our lives and communities.
- Through an educational and community action campaign, we are honoring those who are using nonviolence to build a community that honors the dignity and worth of every human being.
- We are demonstrating that every person can move the world in the direction of peace through their daily nonviolent choice and action. For more information please click here!