Children’s Daily Peace Practice for 1st week of Season on Nonviolence

by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness, Living in Natures Love Blog & Renee Lindstrom Live

Gandhi, King, Gyatso Season for Nonviolence – 64 Ways in 64 Days Value Practice for Children

he Season for Nonviolence was created by Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi’s grandson in 1998.  It is a yearly celebration for cultivating peace that begins April 30th and ends on April 4th – read more

Since 2011 Renee at Inside Awareness has shared tips call 64 Ways in 64 Days for personal observation to support this campaign in her own community.  In these past nine years the focus of the tips has had a focus for adults or for children.  These have included value practice, exercises and quotes.  Follow quotes on face-book.

for the week of January 30th to February 5th

Monday, January 30th – Courage

Have a parent light a candle for you.  Make a wish for peace and release it by blowing out the candle.

Tuesday, January 31st – Smiling 

Smile at three people who look different than you.

Wednesday, February 1st – Appreciation 

Tell each member of your family one thing your like about them.

Thursday, February 2nd – Caring

Make a list or tell your parent three ways you care for yourself.

Friday, February 3rd – Believing

Finish this sentence with something good about yourself.

I am _________________________________________________.

Saturday, February 4th – Simplicity

Clean up clutter in your bedroom today.

Sunday, February 5th – Education

Read a book today (or have a parent read with you).

THEME FOR WEEK 1 –Nonviolence begins with learning how to be more compassionate towards ourselves. We speak and act with respect, honor, and reverence for our own being.

QUOTES FOR THE OFFICE

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