ABC’s of Self-Realization: Pursuing Peace
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Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.” – Robert Fulgham
“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is so much heartbreak in the world recently, what with the Norway mass-murderer, Anders Behring Breivik, causing unconscionable horror in that country and with the Japan earthquakes causing unspeakable grief and upheaval for the residents of that country on March 11th, April 21st, and finally again, on June 22nd of this year. These are just two of the major events that have caused a feeling of unrest and chaos. More than anything else in the world, humanity needs peace right now. As we all know, peace begins from within ourselves before it can ever make a positive impact on the world.
There was a song written long ago called, “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and the words that follow are these: “…and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.” It is actually a religious song, yet the message is meant for everyone. We must -we absolutely must - find a way to reflect peace in our world, before the results end up being beyond catastrophic.
The saying above from Robert Fulgham is so extremely profound in its simplicity. We, as a whole, cannot just wish for peace. We must take action, do things that create peace, and be living, breathing reflections of what peace looks like. Thereafter, we can share that peace with others, so they may experience the truth of What We Are All Meant to Experience. It's part of our purpose for being here in the first place.
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Lene' has 30+ years of life experience in the Self-Realization field. From becoming a Peer Counselor as a High School Senior to staffing an experiential self-knowledge seminar in Phoenix, called Omega Vector. She has worked as a speaker/facilitator for support groups (Al-Anon, CoDa, Parents Anonymous and Women Who Love Too Much), sharing relationship techniques with others as well as helping them find ways to build higher self-esteem and empowerment.
Lene' wrote a book in 2001, which is now self-published, called Reality in Disguise. It speaks of the strength of the human spirit and is based on her life. She just completed a second book and third book, which will be published soon online as an ebook. They are about the "rememberings"/awarenesses of who she truly is and the lessons she has learned through her journey in this life.
She is a freelance writer, motivational speaker, peer counselor and student of the higher consciousness movement.
Her goal and desire here is to reach out and help or share with anyone that needs a listening ear or a bit of guidance. If the need is just for someone who can empathize and understand where they're coming from, she can do that, too!
Thank you, bless you and may your deepest dreams and most positive goals manifest themselves in your life! You create your universe with your thoughts, so let the manifesting begin!
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