Light

A great day at Hays State Prison today... One of the high lites of our "Peace at Hays Meeting" was the sharing of good news about how the Peace Movement is gaining momentum: The men in C-1 Dorm pulled together some money and purchased a large quantity of store goods. They sent the items to D-2, which is one of the most dangerous dorms on the compound. This act of good will was done to encourage those inmates in D-2 that need peace, and to make a charitable gesture as an act of good faith-- one of the dorms that has been behaving the worst was able to enjoy a "feast" today, because of their brothers who are behaving the best... When it was announced, all the men broke into applause. Then we spoke about what motivated the men of C-1 to make such an unselfish decision and how other dorms should imitate their faith... Peace is on the move at Hays. Stay tuned.

Dreams and Visions

If you want to see where you've BEEN, look at your body. If you want to see where you are GOING, look at your mind... Thoughts become things, so I take captive EVERY thought and make it obedient to my goals, plans, dreams and visions. Carel...ess thoughts lead to careless decisions and actions, and my body goes only where I first visit in my mind. So today I will be strong in my mind and I'll pay close attention what I THINK-- that is where my dreams are born. (and also my nightmares)

Perfect Timing

Today I will meet EXACTLY who I am supposed to meet, IF I am awake and alert... Many people will pray for answers, rescue and assistance today and then go out and forget to look for His messengers. Today I am actively seeking His support and I am OPEN to receiving His reply-- in HIS time... I wish you open eyes today and a quick spirit. (the "answers" are all around you)

Perfect Love

I see the world as a huge mirror... The way that I see myself is what reflects back at me. When I walk in peace, power and love, then I see the world the same way. I have no fear as I walk in love, and I see YOU as a beautiful part of His creation. Perfect love drives out fear, and I have nothing but love for you... I am the projector, and this amazing world is the screen. What a truly wonderful world it is. Walk with me, and see Him in everything.

Victory

Historic day at the Cobb Performance Learning Center on Tuesday, as the entire student body at this alternative high school signed the Peace Pledge and began their "40 Days of Peace." They will be living by the 7 Steps to Peace, journaling every day, and writing a paper on one of their Champions of Peace: Gandhi, King or Mandela... I am SO proud of these young people and their enthusiasm and courage. The men at Hays State Prison, who began this work, are so proud to be their role models and inspiration-- they have new found purpose in their lives. This school and that prison will always be where it began... Will you take the 40 Day Challenge?

PEACE

Tomorrow is a big day... In honor of Dr. King's dream and MLK Day, the student body at Cobb Performance Learning Center (an alternative high school) will be signing the 40 Day Peace Pledge and beginning their "40 Days of Peace." This is the first of many high schools that will be taking the pledge across the country, as we start a Peace Movement for THIS generation. This generation fears very little-- we just need to redirect their courage... Will you join them? Go to: ThePowerofPeace.org and download your FREE 40 Day Peace Journal and take the 40 Day Challenge; I dare you to. (In love, of course) Give PEACE a Chance.

Mandela

A beautiful Miracle "showed up" today: I was interviewed by a South African film maker about our work and how Nelson Mandela is such an important force for change in the prisons and the schools where we serve. By the end of the project, he committed to bring us to South Africa this Summer, we taped a special personal message that will be delivered to Mr. Mandela, and our dream is now that we will meet with him this Summer and honor him for the impact his life and teachings are having on our inmates and troubled youth... God continues to amaze me as He expands our vision for His dream! (and I'm just thrilled to be along for the ride)

Potential

Who sets the limits for YOUR life? Boundaries, opportunities, obstacles, possibilities, potential-- aren't most of these self-made limits and set by our own BELIEFS? Remove the boundaries today and take off the cap; let God determine how far you can go and how big you can truly be... Believe that you were put here for a reason and that there are NO LIMITS to His vision and the possibilities are endless and unlimited for your life. (and by the way, age has nothing to do with potential)

Peace

What an amazing weekend in Los Angeles… Feature segment on Lifestyle Magazine is set for April; documentary which will feature “The Power of Peace Project” is a go; picked up the first run of “40 Days of Peace” journals; and this just in: we are producing a song for “The Power of Peace” --a pop anthem for this generation’s Peace Movement! Will you join us? www.ThePowerofPeace.org

Inertia

Inertia: “the property of matter by which it retains its state of rest or its velocity along a straight line, so long as it is not acted upon by an external force.” One good thing about a New Year’s Resolution is that it tends to get you M...OVING. The trick is to STAY moving in a positive direction. Do something today that gets your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical energy moving in the right direction. Then pay careful attention, and adjust your energy back in the right direction as soon as an “external force” tries to turn you around… It’s all about momentum. (Now go get ‘em)

Contrasts

Life is about contrasts… Joy hides in pain; growth comes from adversity; freedom comes through the struggle… Time allows us to look back and see that MANY times the events that felt like “Curses” turned out to be BLESSINGS, and the times that felt like “Blessings” sometimes were curses in disguise. Do you want to be joyous, happy and free? Try not to judge and resist LIFE as it happens. Just stay in the present and live and learn— Life has a way of working things out.

Possibilities

2012... Unlimited potential; boundless possibilities; immeasurable power; infinite options-- ANYTHING is possible… To believe or not to believe: It’s your New Year, and it’s YOUR call. (I say bring on the impossible)