A Prayer for World Peace
The line between sheer joy and utter fear is fine these days. The world seems both in shambles and perfectly arranged. Yet another example of the nature of polarity. The micro reflects the macro, if you keep going left, you end up going right, strength vs. flexibility. Everything in the natural world reflects this delicate balance of polarity. Can two seemingly contradictory circumstances exist simultaneously in the same space? That’s the nature of the planet.
Can a person’s inner world affect world peace? How could it? How could one person’s thoughts feelings and emotions possibly affect change outside their orbit? But through the lessons of yogic teachings, really the question becomes; how could it not? Everything about us is energy or vibration. And like a ripple on the water, will continue outward with each passing moment. Everything you say and do and think goes out into the ether, the Akash, or the zero-point field, which as far as we know extends out into infinity. Like so many things about human life, this ability seems mundane, but should not be taken lightly. Just because you don’t know how your thoughts, feelings, and actions will affect others, doesn’t mean they don’t affect anyone. Your inner world is broadcasting itself to the entirety of creation, at all times. No exceptions.
The following are the lyrics to a song my mom wrote in the 80s. In my opinion, it should have been the #1 hit anthem of its decade. It was a prayer then, just as it is now. A prayer that each of us realizes the power for world peace rests in us. Never has it been more poignant and relevant. You can listen to it HERE.
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Every day, worlds are born, and worlds die away
Seems like, now the world’s so small, we see it all right here on our TV
Seems like, the more we bridge the distance, the harder it becomes for us to see
Well, if all the world’s a stage
We’re actors in a play
With an ancient script of fear, and doubt, and greed
To write another page
To find a better way
Reverence for life is what we need
For peace in our world
Peace in our country
For peace on our streets
Peace at our house
It all starts with peace in our hears
We fear the dark, mortgage all our future
To keep the hooded horsemen from the door
We’re talkin’ peace, but building bigger weapons
Always closer than it ever was before
But in the land of the free, and the home of the brave
Why do so many people need a gun?
If it were just you and me, the world would be safe
‘Cause deep inside we know what must be done
For peace in our world
Peace in our country
For peace on our streets
Peace at our house
It all starts with peace in our hears
Seems like there’s something we forgot
Something real close to home
As we see life through the eyes of a child
We find again the truth we’ve always known
For peace in our world
Peace in our country
For peace on our streets
Peace at our house
It all starts with peace in our hears