A Dozen and One Things You Can Do to Create World Peace
In the “Prologue” of “Peace and Power” I have provided a list of things that everyone can begin to do to create peace on earth! This list originated from discussions that Charlene and I had with many of our friends and colleagues at the time the U.S. waged the first “Gulf” war. We yearned for peace, not only world-wide but in our own homes and work environments. We came up with this list to remind and inspire all of us that daily, our actions indeed do influence the potential for peace
1. Plant and nurture something that grows.
2. Practice the fine art of yielding—in your car, in conversation, etc.
3. Become active in a group that works on principles of cooperation, on principles of Peace and Power.
4. Fill your home, work, and commuting environments with visual and auditory images of peace and tranquility.
5. Do at least one thing to simplify your life and reduce your consumption of disposable products.
6. Do at least one thing to reduce your consumption of natural resources.
7. Move toward a vegetarian diet.
8. Learn and practice some form of meditation.
9. Learn and practice ways to reduce hostile interactions with others.
10. Exchange gentle forms of touch regularly.
11. Express appreciation to at least one individual or group every day.
12. Help three children learn three things on this list.
13. Pass this list along to someone else.
Peace & Power 
Hi Dr. Chinn,
It’s my first time reading these wonderful ideas on how to create world peace. Simple yet powerful words of wisdom that I resolve to adapt as my own mantra. Move towards a vegetarian diet- I just started that lately, although I still long to eat meat. Having visual or auditory images of peace and tranquility at home or workplace- love this idea! And I am also a strong advocate of planting anything that grows like cultivating a garden for peace and quiet, as well as a bountiful source of our everyday organic consumption.
Thank you very much for sharing. Wish I could have known this earlier, but I am glad to have this access through our course.
Armiel
Still as powerful as the first time I read it. Thank you for giving us meaningful, doable things in these troubled but potential-full times!
Thanks, Beth! I also love to return to these ideas over and over to keep focused on what is actually possible!
Thanks for the great ideas. 2 years ago a friend (a Dominican Sister) and I planted a peach tree in our backyard. We plant a garden every year that produces in abundance. This year the tree had its first crop…a surprise to us!
How wonderful! This experience also nurtures patience!! Thanks for being in touch! Peggy
By the way – I thought you might enjoy my Friday Morning Message – http://bethanyjonespowell.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/fmm-6-21-13-one-drop/
See you soon!
I have already shared this with my daughter, and I have now shared it on facebook! It is a very powerful list. I am thinking of giving copies of your book (Peace and Power) to various of my activist, pacifist sisters!
thank you so much for sharing this, Beth! Sharing this message is possibly the most important thing we all can do!